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House approves change to Health Insurance Pool lifetime limits after extended debate
Summary
Lawmakers passed HB 80 to raise lifetime maximums and clarify HIP eligibility rules; sponsors said the change prevents loss of coverage for high‑cost individuals and reduces uncompensated emergency care costs, while skeptics warned of long‑term fiscal impact. Vote: 60‑4, 11 absent.
The Utah House on Friday passed HB 80, a bill adjusting provisions for the state's Health Insurance Pool (HIP), after extended floor debate about long‑term costs and program structure.
Representative James Dunnigan, sponsor, described HIP as a state‑subsidized high‑risk pool intended for individuals who cannot obtain private coverage, noting that insured participants pay roughly 73 percent of premiums. He said the bill would…
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