A Message from the Commissioner
Dear Delawarean-
Insurance touches the lives of almost every one of us, and I take pride in working to protect, educate, and advocate for residents each and every day. I’m honored to be running for re-election to continue to deliver for Delaware.
I learned early in life that caring for others is the cornerstone of our duty as citizens, in part because my family benefited from a supportive community. In turn, I have devoted my career to public service, and to standing up for residents when they need help the most.
My track record of creating positive outcomes for residents of our state, generating cost savings, increasing insurance access, and holding companies accountable is something that residents can count on. I believe that I can continue to deliver excellent service to our residents, seniors, homeowners, drivers, business owners, healthcare providers, and everyone who needs insurance assistance.
As a proud Democrat, I believe strongly in our platform, and it intersects daily with my work in office. Whether it is fighting for workers rights and safety, addressing climate change’s impact on our home and auto insurance policies, advancing equitable health care access, or tackling unfair practices to protect consumers, we believe in putting people over profits. And while we’ve delivered robust results, this work does not end when a claim is paid, or an investigation closes.
During my time in office, we have quadrupled the number of carriers and plans on our Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace, increasing enrollment by more than 20,000 people and decreasing costs significantly through innovative programs, federal partnerships, and hard-fought legislation. We have also fought for improved provider access, working to enhance primary care throughout the state, with $42M invested last year alone. Though we don’t regulate Medicare, we assist residents in navigating the complex system, saving them money along the way. And we are working to implement Paid Family Medical Leave across the state through private insurance offerings.
We also help thousands of residents with their insurance claims each year, making sure you are paid promptly and fairly, and open investigations into bad behavior. We make sure that companies are charging appropriate premiums, and have lowered Workers’ Compensation rates for eight consecutive years. At the same time, we help businesses become safer and save money through the Workplace Safety Program.
I’ve been so proud to have the opportunity to partner with legislators to pass more than a hundred new laws that do everything from addressing discriminatory premium practices, to mandating health insurance coverage for vitally needed care, to codifying and covering the Affordable Care Act and reproductive care, to protecting consumer data. And, as one of the top insurance regulatory environments in the world, our work serves to substantially decrease taxpayer burden. Our Department has given more than $1 Billion to the state’s General Fund over the last eight years.
I hope to earn your vote as I seek re-election, because Delawareans deserve results, and I will deliver.
Early Voting: October 25 – November 3
Election Day: November 5
Visit deldems.org/Vote2024 for more information about voting opportunities.
