Delaware
What to know: ACA open enrollment kicks off Nov. 1 in the Delaware Valley
Plan prices and cost saving options
The actual amount someone will pay for their monthly premium depends on if they are eligible for federal tax credits, which reduce monthly premium costs. They are calculated based on someone’s income and household size during the online enrollment process and are immediately applied to monthly premium charges after plans are selected and coverage begins in 2025.
Many people received boosted tax credit amounts during the COVID-19 pandemic when Congress passed additional funding for ACA financial assistance.
After tax credits were applied, the average monthly premium in Delaware for 2024 coverage was about $147, and about 17% of all enrollees paid $10 or less a month, according to state officials.
In Pennsylvania, about nine in 10 ACA enrollees qualify for these tax credits.
“Without the tax credits, without those financial savings, a lot of the health plans would cost $500 a month,” Trolley said. “And what we see many people pay is $10, $50, $100. It’s really significant savings.”
But as pandemic-era funding runs out, state insurance officials warn that this open enrollment period for coverage in 2025 could be the last year of those enhanced, boosted tax credits if Congress does not appropriate more money going forward, which means many people could see their premium costs rise significantly in 2026.
In addition to federal tax credits, people in New Jersey can also apply for a state subsidy called the New Jersey Health Plan Savings, which also reduces monthly premium costs for eligible residents.
Justin Zimmerman, the commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, said residents will also benefit from new state laws that cap some out-of-pocket prescription costs.
“All Get Covered New Jersey health plans will cap the out-of-pocket costs of insulin at $35 a month as well as cap out-of-pocket costs for EpiPens at $25 and asthma inhalers at $50 for a monthly supply,” Zimmerman said.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:19PM
ASTON, Pa. (WPVI) — Summer camps are in full swing, and on Wednesday the Action Cam was in Aston, where kids are getting some hands-on learning at Delaware County Technical School.
Middle school students are exploring career pathways as they build, cook, design and create in state-of-the-art classrooms.
They are doing everything from carpentry to cosmetology.
By the end of camp, the kids will create STEAM-based projects that they can take home.
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Across the State Trained AmeriCorps VISTA members will be on-site at 21 Delaware Libraries providing walk-in assistance for digital literacy
DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Libraries today announced the launch of a 10-week summer program aiming to support Delawareans on digital literacy.
The AmeriCorps Digital Literacy Specialists assist the public with computer and technology questions, including completing online applications, navigating websites, and building basic digital skills. As patrons become more comfortable, specialists can introduce them to the many free computer training programs and learning resources available through Delaware Libraries including in-person classes. This project is an initiative of the Division’s Social Innovation Team.
“Libraries are proud to expand their digital literacy specialist supports this summer with a presence in 21 Delaware Libraries,” said Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian of Delaware. “The digital landscape is ever evolving, and the Delaware Libraries stands at the ready to help Delawareans navigate AI, software skills, social media concepts, and more.”
There is no appointment needed for a meeting or to ask a question to a Specialist.
The Specialists are trained to support many concepts, including:
- Essential Software Skills
- Personalized Assistance
- Workplace Technology
- AI – Understanding & Help
- Basic Computer Skills & Classes
- Social Media Help
- Navigate Internet, Avoid Scams
- Using Tech in Daily Life, Device Help
- Learning Express, Northstar Certification
- And Much More!
Visit DelawareLibraries.org/Digital to view a full schedule of Specialists. For more services visit DelawareLibraries.org/GetConnected!
Delaware Libraries offer specialty library cards for every age group, including a My First Delaware Library Card for birth to age 5, a Super Library Card for children ages 6–12; a Teen Delaware Library Card for ages 13-17 and Delaware Library cards for everyone.
Sign up for a Delaware Library Card today! It’s Easy! It’s Free! It’s Online!
Instructions in Spanish are also available. (En el sitio web de las bibliotecas de Delaware se pueden encontrar instrucciones en español para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca gratuita de Delaware)
Programming celebrating the Delaware Libraries’ 125th anniversary will continue throughout the year.
Delaware
Talk & Film Bring Delaware’s Revolutionary Story to Life at Archives’ First Saturday Program – State of Delaware News
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will host a special First Saturday Program featuring a presentation and a screening of a new documentary exploring Delaware’s pivotal role in America’s founding.
The event will begin with a shortened presentation of Independence or the Bayonet, examining the critical days leading up to July 1776 through the perspectives of Caesar Rodney, George Read, and Thomas McKean.
Following the presentation, attendees will watch Caesar Rodney’s Ride: The Story of Delawareans and the Declaration of Independence, a new one-hour documentary presented by the Delaware Heritage Commission. The film explores Caesar Rodney’s legendary overnight ride to Philadelphia and the important role Delawareans played in the fight for American independence.
This special program is part of the Delaware Public Archives’ ongoing Delaware 250 educational programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlighting Delaware’s unique contributions to the nation’s founding.
The program is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Delaware Public Archives or to learn more about upcoming events and programs, visit archives.delaware.gov.
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