§ 26B-3-212 — Limited family planning services for low-income individuals.

Utah § 26B-3-212

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 26B: Utah Health and Human Services Code
• Ch. 26B-3: Health Care - Administration and Assistance
• Part 26B-3-2: Medicaid Waivers

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(1) As used in this section:
(1)(a) (1)(a)(i) "Family planning services" means family planning services that are provided under the state Medicaid program, including:
(1)(a)(i)(A) sexual health education and family planning counseling; and
(1)(a)(i)(B) other medical diagnosis, treatment, or preventative care routinely provided as part of a family planning service visit.
(1)(a)(ii) "Family planning services" do not include an abortion, as that term is defined in Section 76-7-301 or 76-7a-101.
(1)(b) "Low-income individual" means an individual who:
(1)(b)(i) has an income level that is equal to or below 185% of the federal poverty level; and
(1)(b)(ii) does not qualify for full coverage under the Medicaid program.
(2) Before January 1, 2024, the division shall apply for a Medicaid waiver or a state plan amendment with CMS to:
(2)(a) offer a program that provides family planning services to low-income individuals; and
(2)(b) receive a federal match rate of 90% of state expenditures for family planning services provided under the waiver or state plan amendment.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 240, 2024 General Session