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Yes: 129 • No: 1
UtahS.B. 2882026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Medicaid Provider Amendments
Sponsored By: Keven J. Stratton (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Health InsuranceHealth and Human ServicesHealth CareHealth Care FacilitiesHealth Care ProfessionalsAdministrative Rulemaking and ProceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesMedicaidDisabilitiesServices for People with DisabilitiesNew Rulemaking Authority
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
FY2027 higher Medicaid pay for providers
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state adds funding to raise Medicaid provider rates. About $3.93 million General Fund plus $6.75 million federal go to Integrated Health Care, with $1.93 million for private duty nursing and $2.00 million for the New Choices Waiver. Another $6.80 million General Fund plus $12.59 million federal raise rates for nursing homes and ICFs ($3.00 million GF), home health ($1.96 million GF), and personal care ($1.84 million GF). Long‑Term Services gets $4.16 million General Fund plus $6.55 million federal, with $4.00 million for disability services providers and $162,700 for personal care. These funds are ongoing and raise reimbursement rates.
Higher pay for foster care housing
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state adds $2.0 million General Fund to raise payments to proctor, congregate, and foster care providers who house foster children. This increase is ongoing.
New social help referrals for Medicaid
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Department runs a secure, closed‑loop referral system for Medicaid members’ social needs. Authorized users get notices, can message each other, and can send referrals. The system tracks whether services happened in one record. Your information is shared only with your consent and under privacy laws.
Quality bonuses for Medicaid providers
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Department sets quality measures for Medicaid providers and can pay one‑time bonuses based on performance. The Legislature picks which provider types are eligible each year and must fund the payments. Providers must submit the required documentation, and payments follow federal rules. The Department may use up to 2% of any incentive appropriation for administration; the rest goes to providers.
Faster contract changes for DSPD providers
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Division must give providers 30 days’ notice before a contract change. It can skip the 30 days if you requested the change, if a rate goes up, or after a natural disaster or public health emergency.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Keven J. Stratton
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Steve Eliason
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 25 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 69 • No: 1
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/18/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/10/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/10/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ floor amendment
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ circled
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
3/4/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Amended 3/5/2026 17:03:805
3/5/2026
Amended 3/3/2026 19:03:875
3/3/2026
Substitute #3
3/2/2026
Substitute #4
3/2/2026
Substitute #5
3/2/2026
Substitute #2
2/27/2026
Substitute #1
2/17/2026
Introduced
2/11/2026
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