UT HB0599

Interest earned on the Medicaid ACA Fund will be deposited into the General Fund rather than remaining in the Medicaid ACA Fund, effective for fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025 or later

Immunosuppressive drugs must be added to the Medicaid preferred drug list beginning March 1, 2027, while maintaining existing protections for organ transplant patients to receive prescribed immunosuppressive medications without step therapy requirements

The Department of Health and Human Services must apply before July 1, 2026 to transition the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) from a separate program to coverage under the state Medicaid program, with dental services to be provided through the University of Utah School of Dentistry after transition

$759,700 annually from the Electronic Cigarette Substance and Nicotine Product Proceeds Restricted Account will be distributed to the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health for substance use treatment and prevention services, including Medicaid matching funds

The bill reduces General Fund appropriations by $759,700 in both fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 for Non-Medicaid Behavioral Health Treatment and Crisis Response, offsetting the new e-cigarette fund distribution