Recreational Therapy Program Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 26
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 9
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 10
House Rules
Feb 25
House Committee
Feb 24
House Floor Vote
Mar 4
Governor Signed
Mar 18
This bill amends provisions related to Medicaid reimbursement for recreational therapy.
This bill:
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Utah's Medicaid program currently covers recreational therapy services — a form of treatment that uses activities like sports, arts, and outdoor programs to support physical and mental health — when delivered at a specific list of facilities including hospitals, behavioral health programs, and assisted living centers. This bill adds licensed residential support programs accredited by the American Camp Association to that list, and authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to seek any federal approvals needed to make that coverage possible.
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 26
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 9
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 10
House Rules
Feb 25
House Committee
Feb 24
House Floor Vote
Mar 4
Governor Signed
Mar 18
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeJan 26
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 9
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 10
House RulesFeb 25
House CommitteeFeb 24
House Floor VoteMar 4
Governor SignedMar 18
This bill amends provisions related to Medicaid reimbursement for recreational therapy.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Utah's Medicaid program currently covers recreational therapy services — a form of treatment that uses activities like sports, arts, and outdoor programs to support physical and mental health — when delivered at a specific list of facilities including hospitals, behavioral health programs, and assisted living centers. This bill adds licensed residential support programs accredited by the American Camp Association to that list, and authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to seek any federal approvals needed to make that coverage possible.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
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