Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee endorses waiver plan to let some working adults with disabilities keep Medicaid for in‑home supports
Summary
House Bill 310 would direct the Department of Health to seek a federal waiver so some adults with permanent physical disabilities who obtain employer insurance could keep Medicaid coverage specifically for in‑home supports that private plans typically do not cover; committee voted to favorably recommend the measure.
A sponsor (identified in the transcript only as "the representative" for this agenda item) told the committee HB 310 is intended to help adults with long‑term physical disabilities who can work but rely on Medicaid to pay for in‑home services — personal assistance for bathing, dressing and getting out the door — that employer or marketplace insurance typically does not cover.
The bill would require the Utah Department of Health to seek federal approval…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
