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House approves second substitute of HB18 requiring training and default high‑deductible plan for new employees
Summary
The House passed a second substitute of HB18, setting a high‑deductible plan as the default for new state employees (with opt‑out) and requiring short training for employees (including elected officials) about plan options; the bill removes actuarial‑equivalence language.
The Utah House on Feb. 4 approved a second substitute to HB18, a health‑reform and cost‑containment measure that sets a high‑deductible health plan as the default option for newly hired employees and requires training on plan options.
Key provisions: The bill makes a high‑deductible plan the default for new hires in any subdivision where such a plan is offered, while preserving…
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