Delaware Healthcare Costs Rank Among Top 10 Highest In US

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A new report has revealed the top 10 states where personal healthcare costs have increased the most and Delaware ranks in 8th place, with an 357% increase in costs between 1991 and 2020.

Health experts at Now Patient have created the US Insurance Report, which reveals the number of uninsured people in the US by age group, the states that have experienced the highest increase in personal healthcare and private health insurance costs, as well as revealing whether Medicaid or Medicare is cheaper depending on which state you live in.

Young People Aged 19-25 are Least Likely to Claim Health Insurance in the US

US Insurance Report on Uninsured People by Age Group in the US.

Top 10 US states with the highest increase in personal healthcare costs between 1991 - 2020

Personal health care county statistics from the US Insurance Report.

Medicaid is Cheaper than Medicare Insurance By Up to $1,312 per Year

US Medicaid and Medicare price comparison by state in the Insurance Report.

6 Tips to Help You Choose the Best Health Insurance Policy for You

Consider provider networks and covered drug lists
Determine your worst-case scenario
Don’t focus entirely on the cost of claims
If your plan has tiered networks, pay attention to out-of-pocket costs
Look at quality ratings
One size doesn’t fit all

To read the full study conducted by Now Patient, click here.

These Are The 10 Best Places To Live In Delaware Right Now

Whether you already live in Wilmington, or some other city in Delaware and are planning a move, these are the best places to live in Delaware right now.

Delaware is no question a small state, just less than 2,500 square miles. But, with small comes charm, and Delaware has just that.

The folks over at Movoto put together a list of the best places to live in Delaware right now.

How Did They Do It?

Research on the topic was based on factual information surrounding things like education, income, and weather. Each of these locations in Delaware have over 5,000 residents and were judged on the following criteria:

If we're being honest, with Delaware being so small, there aren't too many places that qualify for the list. According to the study, there were just 19 locations that met the criteria and were considered. You can read more about that here.

As a parent, if my family were in the market to relocate in Delaware, I would also require information on schooling, specifically, the best public schools and best private schools in Delaware. Schools typically play a large part in decision making when families are involved, along with price point, safety and amenities.

Here are the best places to live in Delaware, according to this study.