Fiscal Note - State of Utah - 2013 General Session

HB0160S01 - Health System Reform Amendments

State Government (UCA 36-12-13(2)(b)):
Changing the Department of Insurance so that it can adapt to new federal law will cost $17,900 in FY�2014 and $4,100 in FY 2015 from the Insurance Department Restricted Account. If plan management is required there could be additional costs and fees. The Department will not be able to estimate revenues until the fees are set and the number of navigators is known. Spending from the Insurance Department Restricted Account affects annual transfers to the General Fund. Enactment of this bill also appropriates $30,000 one-time to the Senate and $52,000 one-time to the House of Representatives for the Health Reform Task Force.

State Budget Detail TableFY 2013FY 2014FY 2015
Revenue:   
General Fund$0($4,100)($4,100)
General Fund, One-Time$0($13,800)$0
Restricted Funds$0$17,900$4,100
   Total Revenue$0$0$0
    
Expenditure:   
General Fund, One-Time$0$82,000$0
Restricted Funds$0$17,900$4,100
   Total Expenditure$0$99,900$4,100
    
Net Impact, All Funds (Rev.-Exp.)$0($99,900)($4,100)
   Net Impact, General/Education Funds (Rev.-Exp.)$0($99,900)($4,100)

Local Governments (UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)):
Enactment of this bill likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

Direct Expenditures by Utah Residents and Businesses (UCA 36-12-13(2)(d)):
Enactment of this bill could cost Avenue H carriers to allow for vision and dental benefits. To the extent that these costs are passed on to consumers there could be increased premium costs. Individuals seeking licensure under the navigator licensing provisions could see increased costs. The actual cost will be dependent upon the fee set by the Department of Insurance.

Performance Note Required? (Joint Rule 4-2-404): No

3/8/2013, 7:18:36 AM, Lead Analyst: Wilko, A./Attny: CJDOffice of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst