Services and Programs for the Aging Population

Health Services and Medical Assistance

Cancer Prevention and Screenings

This service is provided by the Division of Public Health (DPH). For more information about DPH services, please visit the DPH website or contact DPH.
Long Term Care
The DSS Long Term Care program offers the following services:
- Medicaid Nursing Facility Care
- Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
- Medicaid 30-Day Acute Care Hospital services
- Medicaid Children's Community Alternative Disability Program
- Medicaid Out-of-state Rehabilitation Hospital Services
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) programs
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) related programs
This service is provided by the Division of Social Services (DSS). For more information about DSS services, please visit the DSS website or contact DSS.
Prescriptions
- Prescription Assistance
  The Delaware Prescription Assistance Program (DPAP) covers medically necessary prescription drugs.
  
  This service is provided by the Division of Social Services (DSS). For more information about DSS services, please visit the DSS website or contact DSS.
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program
  If an individual has a low income and few resources, DSS may pay his Medicare premiums and, in some cases, other "out-of-pocket" expenses such as deductibles and coinsurance.
  
  This service is provided by the Division of Social Services (DSS). For more information about DSS services, please visit the DSS website or contact DSS.

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