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Utah House passes prosthetic parity bill after floor debate over mandates and costs
Summary
The House passed House Bill 89, a measure requiring private health insurers to cover medically necessary prosthetic devices at Medicare-standard levels; sponsors said the fiscal impact is minimal, opponents warned mandates would raise premiums for small employers and individuals.
The Utah House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 89 on Feb. 27, a measure that would require health insurers in the state to cover medically necessary prosthetic devices using Medicare coverage standards.
Sponsor Representative Litvak moved to uncircle and bring HB89 before the floor, telling colleagues the bill addresses a trend of shrinking prosthetic coverage. “This is a mandate,” the sponsor said in debate, arguing the mandate is narrowly focused and that estimates based on other states…
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