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Welcome and Introduction - Delaware Benefit Information System (DEBIS)

 

Image of the Delaware State flag. Adopted in 1913, the Delaware state flag has a background of colonial blue surrounding a diamond of buff color in which the coat of arms of the state is placed. Inside the diamond, the coat of arms recognizes the importance of commerce (the ship) and agriculture (wheat, corn, the ox and the farmer) to the state. Tribute is also paid to the Revolutionary War Soldiers. There is also a banner with the words 'Liberty and Independence'. The diamond is a reference to an early state nickname, the Diamond State, so given because of Delaware's small size and great value, evidenced in its geographical position on the Atlantic Ocean and its leadership contributions. Below the diamond are the words 'December 7, 1787,' indicating the day on which Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States constitution. According to members of the original commission established to design the flag, the shades of buff and colonial blue represent those of the uniform of General George Washington.

 

The Delaware Benefit Information System (DEBIS) provides information about benefits available in Delaware. It covers disability, employment, health, welfare and other benefits, attempting to describe as simply as possible the various eligibility rules and the rules for calculating benefit amounts. It is integrated into the WorkWORLD Help/Information System to provide you with a wide range of Federal and State information, and so that the information DEBIS contains can be accessed by using the WorkWORLD Help/Information System's Table of Contents, Index, and "Find" features.

If you are using this Help/Information System on the Internet, click the "Show Navigation" link at the upper left corner of this screen to reveal the similar Contents, Index, and Search features. Also see Using the Help/Information System On The Web for additional features and operational information.

Much of the information is drawn from online sources that are available on the Internet. Where applicable, DEBIS provides you with links to those sources so that you can easily find more detailed information and additional links to related information.

We have attempted to simplify and explain the various policies; in doing so we may have left out rarely needed information that is nonetheless important in your particular situation.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before acting on any information contained within DEBIS or other parts of WorkWORLD, you should check with a representative of the applicable agency to ensure that your proposed actions will have the results you intend.

DEBIS Provides State-Specific Information on:

Child Care Subsidy Program

CLIMB to Employment

Delaware ASSIST

Delaware Energy Assistance Program (DEAP)

Delaware Works

Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC)

Diversion Assistance - TANF

Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities Programs

Division of Social Services (DSS) Programs

Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) Programs

Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Programs

Emergency Services

Employment and Training Program

Energy Assistance Programs

Food Stamps

General Assistance (GA)

Home and Community Based Services

Housing Assistance

Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)

Long Term Care - Medicaid

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Medicaid, including Waiver for the Elderly and Disabled, Assisted Living Waiver, and Adult Foster Care

School-to-Work Transition Services

Senior Services

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)

Transition Services - School-to-Work

Transportation Services

Unemployment Insurance

Veterans Benefits

Virtual Career Network

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services

Weatherization Assistance

Welfare-to-Work Initiatives

Workers' Compensation

Workforce Investment Programs (Virtual Career Network and Delaware Works)

Additional Information

Delaware HelpLine logo, showing stylized telephone image in blue on green background, with phone number 1-800-464-4357NOTE: Delaware Helpline is a free service that can provide additional information about many Delaware human services and agencies, and referrals to community resources. You can call the Helpline weekdays at 1 800 464 HELP (1 800 464 4357) or from out of state at 1 800 273 9500. Visit the Delaware Helpline website at:
http://www.delawarehelpline.org/

 

Delaware ASSIST website logo, showing stylized image of computer in gray with acronym ASSIST in red letters on white backgroundNOTE: Delaware ASSIST is a web site that allows individuals and community based organizations access to screen and apply for a broad range of social programs. The self-screening questionnaire can tell you which Social Service Programs you and the members of your household may be eligible to receive. The application lets you apply online for Social Service Programs offered by the State of Delaware. Visit the ASSIST website at:
https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov/

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http://www.workworld.org/media/menu.htm

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