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House considers technical fixes for HIP pool; supporters warn of looming insolvency
Summary
Lawmakers approved a committee recommendation on Senate Bill 9 to align the state's Health Insurance Pool with federal HIPAA rules and adjust operations; sponsors warned the HIP pool faces financial stress and urged continued monitoring though the bill does not solve solvency challenges.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House heard floor discussion on Senate Bill 9 on Feb. 10, a measure making technical and administrative amendments to the state—s Health Insurance Pool (HIP) to comply with federal HIPAA rules and adjust program operations.
Representative Lockhart, presenting the bill, said the measure updates…
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