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DHSS outlines $5.27 billion FY2026 request, highlights Medicaid growth and targeted door-openers
Summary
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services presented the governor's recommended FY2026 budget—totaling $5.27 billion—calling out Medicaid growth, hospital tax authority, and several ‘‘door opener’’ program requests across public health, developmental disability services and social services.
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services told the Joint Finance Committee on May 20 that its FY2026 governor's recommended budget totals $5,265,038,800 across general, appropriated special and non‑appropriated special funds.
The most visible line items are $1,756,255,400 in general funds and $175,837,500 in appropriated special funds for the department's FY2026 general revenue budget, Secretary Josette Manning said during the agency presentation. She highlighted large Medicaid-related increases and a set of departmentwide contingencies intended to support hospitals and long‑term care.
Why it matters: DHSS is the state's largest human‑services agency; changes to its budget affect hospital payments, long‑term care and community services…
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