Joint Finance Committee Hearing

Fiscal Year 2015

Elaine Archangelo

Division Director

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Department of Health and Social Services

Division of Social Services

Delaware Health and Social Services

DSS Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide prompt, respectful, and accurate services that promote self-sufficiency for all Delawareans.

Delaware Health and Social Services

A Perfect Storm

• The unmet promises of the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM)

• New complex rules for Medicaid eligibility

• Adapting to the new system upgrade

• Increased demand

Delaware Health and Social Services

The Path Forward

• Improved Marketplace performance

• Improved staff experience resulting in increased performance

• Increased resources

Delaware Health and Social Services

Governor’s Recommended Budget

• $3,300.0 - Structural transfer from Child Care to Medicaid (DMMA)

• $1,120.0 - Base reduction in Cash Assistance

Delaware Health and Social Services

THANK YOU!