State Policy · DE
Delaware Enacts Hospital Price Caps, Charity Care Expansion, PE Acquisition Moratorium
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed three healthcare bills on July 20, 2026, that will phase in hospital price caps, expand charity care eligibility, and temporarily block private equity acquisitions of nonprofit hospitals. The legislation aims to improve healthcare affordability and access in Delaware. The price cap implementation will be delayed to allow a phased approach. These changes affect hospital reimbursement structures and access requirements that impact Medicaid managed care organizations contracting with Delaware hospitals.
Why it mattersDelaware's hospital price caps and expanded charity care requirements will affect MCO contract negotiations, provider network costs, and care coordination for dual-eligible and near-Medicaid populations.