Fiscal Note

HB0124 - Insurance Coverage for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders and Short Bowel Syndrome

State Impact:
Enactment of this bill would require an additional appropriation of $340,000 from various funds if the State of Utah were to formulate and offer this additional coverage to employees, however the State of Utah is not required to purchase this additional coverage.

Individual, Business and/or Local Impact:
Local governments may be impacted if they provide health insurances to employees. Businesses that purchase health insurance may see increase in the cost of insurance. Individuals may benefit from the additional coverage that is provided under the proposed change in statute.

3/10/2009, 2:55:29 PM, Lead Analyst: Schoenfeld, J.D.Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst