Diamond State Health Plan - Plus (DSHP - Plus)

The Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) in partnership with the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) is developing an Integrated Long-Term Care initiative named the Diamond State Health Plan – Plus (DSHP-Plus).  This initiative will provide improved access to community-based long-term care services and increased flexibility to more effectively address individual needs, and to better control rising long-term care costs significantly impacting Medicaid.  Delaware joins many states who are implementing new models of delivering long-term care services. 

Diamond State Health Plan Plus 1115 Demonstration Waiver Amendment
Public notice of DMMA's intent to submit a waiver amendment for the Diamond State Health Plan Plus was published in the July 2011 Register of Regulations (found at the following link regulations.delaware.gov/services/current_issue.shtml.  To view the full waiver amendment, click on the link to "DSHP Plus Waiver Amendment" below.  Please note that the period for comment ended on August 31, 2011.

Additional Diamond State Health Plan Plus information:

• Waiver Information
  • DSHP-Plus Waiver Amendment
  • What is an 1115 Waiver?
  • Budget Neutrality Document 
  • Quality Management Strategy
• Program Planning
  • DSHP-Plus Concept Paper
  • DSHP-Plus Program Timeline
• Provider Information
  • MCO Contact Information
    • Delaware Physicians Care Incorporated
      • Ryan Forman
        Manager, Network Development
        302-894-6629
        email FormanR@Aetna.com
    • United Health Community Plan
      • Wendy Alleyne
        302-729-4186
        email Wendy.Alleyne@uhc.com
• Communication Tools
  • DSHP-Plus Communication PowerPoint
  • DSHP-Plus Questions and Answers
  • DSHP-Plus Brochure
• Client Notices
  • DSHP Plus November Client Notice
  • DSHP Plus December Enrollment Packets Letter
  • DSHP Plus Enrollment Letter
  • DSHP Plus Managed Care Reminder Letter
  • DSHP Plus Managed Care Confirmation Letter

For healthcare enrollment call the Health Benefit Manager (HBM) at 1-800-996-9969

For information about PACE - Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.

For questions regarding Diamond State Health Plan - Plus (DSHP - Plus), please email Dhss_dmma_dshp_plus@state.de.us