HB0178 | Noncitizen Health Insurance Policies Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends provisions relating to health insurance for certain noncitizens.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Removes alternative eligibility for otherwise ineligible children under the Children's Health Insurance Program, such as "qualified non-citizens"

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0178
Year: 
2025
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 07, 2025
Sponsor
Representative
R. Neil Walter
Republican - District 74
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Oppose w/ Comment

The Utah PTA opposes HB0178 due to concerns about continuity of care and increased costs to local hospitals. Removing CHIP eligibility alternatives may force more families to rely on emergency rooms, increasing uncompensated care costs. This bill will strain hospital resources, raise costs for taxpayers and insured families. Utah PTA supports consistent access to primary care to all Utah children as it leads to more cost-effective and better health outcomes.

Commission: 
Health
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

Position Statement: Right and Services for Undocumented Children

Federal, state, and local entities have a responsibility to contribute to the well-being of children by offering health care and other social services needed in their areas. Denying these services to children, regardless of their citizenship status, an endanger communities and create serious health and social concerns.