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House passes bill to protect survivor benefits for children in foster care
Summary
House Bill 302 passed after sponsors said it will stop the state from keeping survivor benefits intended for children who lost both parents, create secure accounts and seek a Medicaid waiver so benefits don't jeopardize coverage.
The Utah House unanimously passed House Bill 302 on Feb. 14 to change how social-security survivor benefits and related funds are handled for children in state custody who have lost both parents. Sponsor Representative Fia Fia said the bill addresses what she called an "injustice" in current practice and would secure funds for children's futures.
Representative Fia Fia told the House that last year 464 children were affected…
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