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UT HB0255
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nelson Abbott
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AI Summary
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Health care sharing ministries must include a prominent written notice on all applications, guideline materials, and advertising materials stating: "This is not insurance. No one is obligated to pay your medical bills."
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The notice requirement adds to existing disclosure obligations that already require ministries to inform participants they are not insurance companies and participation is voluntary.
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Health care sharing ministries remain exempt from Utah insurance regulations if they comply with disclosure requirements, including providing annual written statements of nationwide contribution data.
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Amends Utah Code Section 31A-1-103 regarding scope and applicability of insurance title provisions.
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Effective date: May 6, 2026.
Legislative Description
Health Care Sharing Ministry Amendments
Business
Last Action
House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
3/6/2026