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House approves two-year pilot for autism services for children ages 2–6
Summary
Fourth Substitute HB272 creates a two-year pilot combining a contributed autism treatment fund, a state-employee (PEHP) component and a Medicaid component for children ages 2–6; sponsors cited private donations exceeding $1 million and use of non-lapsing Medicaid funds; the House passed the bill 67–3.
The Utah House on Feb. 29 approved Fourth Substitute House Bill 272, a two-year pilot program designed to expand services for young children with autism. Representative Menlove, sponsor of the floor substitute, described three components: an autism treatment fund at the Department of Health supported by private donations and state contribution, a PEHP (Public Employees Health Program) option…
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