Delaware Disability Resources
If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Delaware offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.
Workers' Compensation
The Delaware Office of Workers' Compensation under the Department of Labor handles claims.
What to do if you're hurt at work:- Report the injury to your employer immediately.
- Seek medical treatment.
- Your employer must report the injury to their insurance carrier.
- Notify your employer within 90 days.
- File a petition with the Industrial Accident Board within 2 years.
- Nearly all Delaware employers must carry workers' compensation insurance.
- Benefits include medical treatment, temporary total/partial disability, and permanent impairment benefits.
- Temporary total disability pays 66 2/3% of average weekly wage.
- Phone: 302-761-8200
- Web: dia.delawareworks.com/workers-comp
State Disability Programs
Delaware has a Temporary Disability Insurance program for short-term disabilities not related to work.
- Provides partial wage replacement for up to 26 weeks.
- Funded through employee payroll deductions.
- Apply through the Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance.
- Web: dol.delaware.gov
Medicaid
Delaware Medicaid is called Diamond State Health Plan.
How to apply:- Online at dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dmma
- By phone: 1-800-372-2022
Vocational Rehabilitation
The Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) helps people with disabilities find and keep employment.
Contact:- Phone: 302-761-8275
- Web: dvr.delawareworks.com
Disability Rights
Disabilities Law Program (Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.) serves as Delaware's Protection and Advocacy organization. Contact:- Phone: 302-575-0660
- Web: declasi.org
Veterans Services
The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs provides state-level assistance.
Contact:- Phone: 302-739-2792 / 1-800-344-9900
- Web: veteransaffairs.delaware.gov
State Employment Protections
Delaware has the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 4 or more employees.
Where to file a complaint:- Delaware Division of Human Relations: 302-761-8200
- EEOC: 1-800-669-4000
Key Contacts
| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Office of Workers' Compensation | 302-761-8200 | dia.delawareworks.com | | Medicaid (DMMA) | 1-800-372-2022 | dhss.delaware.gov | | Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | 302-761-8275 | dvr.delawareworks.com | | Community Legal Aid Society | 302-575-0660 | declasi.org | | Commission of Veterans Affairs | 1-800-344-9900 | veteransaffairs.delaware.gov | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |