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On March 23, 2010, the President signed into law sweeping health care reform legislation. Among the various policy provisions designed to boost insurance coverage is a generous tax credit for small employers that offer health benefits to their employees. |
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Utah currently spends scarce state dollars on unnecessary administrative steps in the enrollment process for our children's health insurance programs. Simplifying enrollment would redirect state funds towards covering kids rather than paying for bureaucratic red tape. Further, as state and national health reform move forward, technology enhancements will help Utah prepare for the impending demand on our eligibility infrastructure while improving the cost-efficiency of existing programs. |
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| Support of HB260 would improve the administrative performance of our CHIP program through authorized income data sharing. HB260 promotes efficient government and our commitment to covering children. |
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| Which begs the question: why aren't Utah workers taking advantage of this program? |
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| One of the primary goals of health reform is to address the growing problem of the uninsured. When families lack coverage they forgo needed care and place a disproportionate burden on safety net providers, including hospital emergency rooms. Care for the uninsured is often paid for by taxpayers and privately insured individuals who pay higher premiums to account for the uncompensated care borne by providers. |
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| Children are some of the most vulnerable individuals in our state and nation. They experience a great number of developmental changes in a short-period of time and run the risk of having health issues that can require medical attention. I Because of this, every child needs to be able to count on reliable healthcare 365 days a year. The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and other public health insurance programs can provide that reliable care. |
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| Children are not small adults. They have different and unique health needs than full-grown individuals. In reviewing the publications on this topic, Voices for Utah Children identified a gap within existing literature that addresses this issue. |
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| The Utah Premium Partnership (UPP) and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) have experienced challenges in 2007 which have stunted enrollment for children and their families. HB 326S02, Promotion of Health Care Coverage, is designed to abate these issues. |
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| HB 326S01 amends the Utah Children's Health Insurance Act and requires the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) to keep enrollment in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) open, so eligible children who apply for coverage under CHIP can enroll in the program. |
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| Thousands of Utah children could be in danger of losing access to health coverage due to recent changes in funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). |
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| HB 326 amends the Utah Children's Health Insurance Act and requires the Department of Health to keep enrollment in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) open so eligible children who apply for coverage under CHIP can enroll in the program. |
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| House Bill 133, "Health System Reform," contains positive points that will help Utah's children and their families acquire, maintain, and receive health coverage and services. |
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| A combination of leadership from the Governor, support by business and community leaders, favorable public opinion, and a strong fiscal outlook for the state has positioned Utah to potentially make significant gains in providing health coverage for children. |
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| The State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enacted in 1997 was bipartisan legislation that gave federal dollars to states to help provide health care coverage to uninsured children not eligible for Medicaid. CHIP has provided health insurance coverage to more than 112,000 children in Utah. |
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| The State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enacted in 1997 was bipartisan legislation that gave federal dollars to states to help provide health care coverage to uninsured children not eligible for Medicaid. CHIP has provided health insurance coverage to 112,620 children in Utah. |
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| Dan Jones & Associates, Inc., a full-service, independent, public opinion and market research firm located in Salt Lake City, Utah, was commissioned by Voices for Utah Children to conduct and compile a research study of 600 heads of household statewide about children's health care coverage issues and specifically the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). |
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| Approximately 8,000 Utah children who are income eligible for Medicaid are currently enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), because their families have assets that exceed the $3,000 limit. |
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A Policy Brief from Covering Kids & Families and the Utah Kids Count Project. In December 2001, the Utah Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) surpassed its expected enrollment of 21,000 children and peaked at almost 27,000. Due to higher than anticipated enrollment and budget constraints, Utah became one of three states in the nation to close enrollment for CHIP. This report addresses the impacts of that policy decision on enrollment and retention in publicly funded health programs for children, including Medicaid, as well as the impact on Utah families.
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| In December 2001, the Utah Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) surpassed its expected enrollment of 21,000 children and peaked at almost 27,000. Due to higher than anticipated enrollment and budget constraints, Utah became one of three states in the nation (Montana and North Carolina) to close enrollment for CHIP. This report addresses the impacts of that policy decision on enrollment and retention in publicly funded health programs for children, including Medicaid, as well as the impact on Utah families. The report also provides policy alternatives that could mitigate some of the negative consequences resulting from closed enrollment. |
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