Utah Medicaid faces historic $130 million cut impacting inpatient mental health services

January 29, 2025 | 2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah

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Utah Medicaid faces historic $130 million cut impacting inpatient mental health services

The Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee meeting held on January 29, 2025, focused on significant proposed cuts to Medicaid funding, particularly affecting hospitals. The discussions highlighted a potential $37 million reduction in state funds, which could escalate to a $130 million loss when factoring in federal matching funds. This would represent the largest cut to hospital inpatient services in Utah's history.

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