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Utah House rejects bill to require insurers to pay some inmate medical bills
Summary
HB372, which would have allowed corrections officials to seek payment from inmates’ existing private insurance for certain medical care, failed after extended debate over premium impacts on small businesses and contract preemption; the House recorded 25 yes and 47 no.
Representative Ray brought HB372 to the floor to allow correctional facilities, in defined circumstances, to request payment from a covered person’s private insurance for medical care provided while in custody. Supporters argued the proposal could recoup costs and reduce the state’s medical expenditures for inmates; the sponsor emphasized amendments narrowing coverage to exclude self‑inflicted injuries and violent incidents and said the measure…
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