DE HCR81

Encourages state employees and health plan participants to make informed health care choices to reduce costs and improve health outcomes.

References Delaware's escalating health care expenses, which grew from $527.4 million (fiscal year 2010) to $708.1 million (fiscal year 2015), with projections exceeding $1 billion by 2020.

Directs employees to utilize the Consumerism Resource Link website (www.ben.omb.delaware.gov/consumerism) for tools, provider information, cost estimators, and preventive care resources.

Promotes preventive care covered at 100% for state members, including annual physicals, cancer screenings, vaccinations, and disease management through the DelaWELL Health Management Program.

Encourages employees to establish relationships with primary care providers and complete the DelaWELL Program's two-step requirement: annual physical exam and online Health Assessment.