State legislators have refused for years to extend the government program to cover tens of thousands of needy residents who fall in a gap between other health insurance options.
But part of that gap could be closed under a bill, HB472, set to be considered in the Utah Senate on Thursday, the final day of the 2018 legislative session. The measure has passed the House, has the backing of Gov. Gary Herbert, and includes provisions many Utah Republicans support, such as work requirements for participants and an overall cap on state spending.