26B-7-119. Hepatitis C Outreach Pilot Program.
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As used in this section, “Hepatitis C outreach organization” means a private nonprofit organization that:
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-7-119- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- 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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has an established relationship with individuals who are at risk of acquiring acute Hepatitis C; |
| (b) |
helps individuals who need Hepatitis C treatment, but who do not qualify for payment of the treatment by the Medicaid program or another health insurer, to obtain treatment; |
| (c) |
has the infrastructure necessary for conducting Hepatitis C assessment, testing, and diagnosis, including clinical staff with the training and ability to provide:
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specimen collection for Hepatitis C testing; |
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clinical assessments; |
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consultation regarding blood-borne diseases; and |
| (iv) |
case management services for patient support during Hepatitis C treatment; or |
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| (d) |
has a partnership with a health care facility that can provide clinical follow-up and medical treatment following Hepatitis C rapid antibody testing and confirmatory testing. |
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| (2) |
There is created within the department the Hepatitis C Outreach Pilot Program. |
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Before September 1, 2020, the department shall, as funding permits, make grants to Hepatitis C outreach organizations in accordance with criteria established by the department under Subsection (4). |
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Before July 1, 2020, the department shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to:
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create application requirements for a grant from the program; |
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establish criteria for determining:
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whether a grant is awarded, including criteria that ensure grants are awarded to areas of the state, including rural areas, that would benefit most from the grant; and |
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the amount of a grant; and |
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| (c) |
specify reporting requirements for the recipient of a grant under this section. |
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| (5) |
Before October 1, 2021, and before October 1 every year thereafter, the department shall submit a report to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee and the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee on the outcomes of the Hepatitis C Outreach Pilot Program. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session
