26B-3-212. Limited family planning services for low-income individuals.
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As used in this section:
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-3-212- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- CMS: means the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services within the United States Department of Health and Human Services. See Utah Code 26B-3-101
- Division: means the Division of Integrated Healthcare within the department, established under Section 26B-3-102. See Utah Code 26B-3-101
- Medicaid program: means the state program for medical assistance for persons who are eligible under the state plan adopted pursuant to Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act. See Utah Code 26B-3-101
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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“Family planning services” means family planning services that are provided under the state Medicaid program, including:
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sexual health education and family planning counseling; and |
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other medical diagnosis, treatment, or preventative care routinely provided as part of a family planning service visit. |
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“Family planning services” do not include an abortion, as that term is defined in Section 76-7-301. |
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“Low-income individual” means an individual who:
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has an income level that is equal to or below 185% of the federal poverty level; and |
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does not qualify for full coverage under the Medicaid program. |
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Before January 1, 2024, the division shall apply for a Medicaid waiver or a state plan amendment with CMS to:
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offer a program that provides family planning services to low-income individuals; and |
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receive a federal match rate of 90% of state expenditures for family planning services provided under the waiver or state plan amendment. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 306, 2023 General Session
Amended by Chapter 316, 2023 General Session
