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Department of Health and Social Services Division of Social Services. Joint Finance Committee Hearing Fiscal Year 2015 Elaine Archangelo Division Director Wednesday, February 26, 2014. DSS Mission Statement.
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Department of Health and Social ServicesDivision of Social Services Joint Finance Committee Hearing Fiscal Year 2015 Elaine Archangelo Division Director Wednesday, February 26, 2014
DSS Mission Statement Our mission is to provide prompt, respectful, and accurate services that promote self-sufficiency for all Delawareans.
A Perfect Storm • The unmet promises of the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) • New complex rules for Medicaid eligibility • Adapting to the new system upgrade • Increased demand
The Path Forward • Improved Marketplace performance • Improved staff experience resulting in increased performance • Increased resources
Governor’s Recommended Budget • $3,300.0 - Structural transfer from Child Care to Medicaid (DMMA) • $1,120.0 - Base reduction in Cash Assistance