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House adopts PEHP resolution directing premium adjustments and use of reserves
Summary
House adopts HJR46 directing the Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) to adjust cost-sharing and use reserve funds to mitigate future premium increases; sponsor cited an approximate $20 million reserve and described a shift toward a 90/10 cost split, while members asked for clarification on family-plan cost impacts. The resolution passed 68-6.
The Utah House adopted House Joint Resolution 46 on March 10, 2011, directing the Public Employees Health Plans (PEHP) to take specific steps on premiums and plan design. The motion passed the House with 68 yes votes and 6 no votes.
Representative D, sponsor of HJR46, told the chamber that PEHP holds approximately a $20 million surplus and that the resolution seeks a measured approach: directing PEHP not to raise dental premiums, reducing the…
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