§ 31A-2-218 — Strategic plan for health system reform.

The commissioner and the department shall:
(1) facilitate a private sector method for the collection of health insurance premium payments made for a single policy by multiple payers, including the policyholder, one or more employers of one or more individuals covered by the policy, government programs, and others by educating employers and insurers about collection services available through private vendors, including financial institutions;
(2) encourage health insurers to develop products that:

(2)(a) encourage health care providers to follow best practice protocols;
(2)(b) incorporate other health care quality improvement mechanisms; and
(2)(c) incorporate rewards and incentives for healthy lifestyles and behaviors as permitted by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act;
(3) involve the Office of Consumer Health Assistance created in Section 31A-2-216, as necessary, to accomplish the requirements of this section; and
(4) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules, as necessary, to implement Subsections (1) and (2).

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 32, 2020 General Session; Amended by Chapter 354, 2020 General Session