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House backs measure to let agencies create opt‑in Medicaid provider quality program
Utah House of Representatives · March 5, 2026
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Summary
SB 288 passed after floor amendments that add oversight and reporting requirements; sponsors said the program is an opt‑in way to improve compensation and quality for Medicaid providers who have not seen rate increases in years.
Representative Elison presented Senate Bill 288 as a response to long‑running provider compensation issues, saying some Medicaid‑funded positions have not had rate increases for six years and an opt‑in quality program could help direct funds to providers who meet performance metrics.
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