Status:
As of January 31, 2013: Governor Gary Herbert (R) is undecided on accepting federal money to provide health coverage for the uninsured. With strong Republican majorities in the legislature, there is much work to do!
Ways to Get Involved:
- To help lobby Gov. Herbert and Utah legislators, please email Sr. Mary Ellen at melacy@networklobby.org [1].
Resources:
- One page fact-sheet on enrollment, eligibility, and cost: http://www.cbpp.org/files/healthtoolkit2012/Utah.pdf [2]
- Statement from Bishop of Salt Lake City: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/opinion/55644505-82/health-care-medicaid-expansion.html.csp [3]
- Medicaid Expansion a Short-Term Money-Maker for Utah: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55921423-90/utah-expansion-state-cost.html.csp [4]