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Senate approves Medicaid community‑service pilot despite objections from some members
Summary
The Senate approved HB211 to authorize a Medicaid community‑service pilot for up to 100 able‑bodied, unemployed Medicaid enrollees in the primary care network; supporters described it as a job‑skills opportunity while dissenting senators warned it risks penalizing low‑income people already in other assistance programs.
The Utah State Senate approved House Bill 211, which directs the Department of Health to develop a community‑service pilot program for up to 100 able‑bodied, unemployed Medicaid enrollees who are enrolled in the primary care network.
Sponsor Senator Bramble said the pilot is limited in scope and intended to provide participants with community‑based work experience and job skills, not to penalize beneficiaries. "This bill doesn't penalize," Bramble said,…
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