In Vitro Fertilization and Genetic Testing for Qualified Conditions Public Hearings

The Utah Department of Health, Division of Medicaid and Health Financing (DMHF), will hold public hearings to discuss an amendment to the State’s 1115 Demonstration Waiver.  The Department will also accept public comment regarding the demonstration amendment during the 30-day public comment period from November 25, 2020 through December 25, 2020.

The DMHF is requesting authority to implement provisions of House Bill 214 "Insurance Coverage Modifications" which passed during the 2020 Utah Legislative General Session. This amendment seeks approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide in vitro fertilization services and genetic testing for Medicaid eligible individuals who have specific qualified conditions.  These qualified conditions include:

• Cystic fibrosis
• Spinal muscular atrophy
• Morquio Syndrome
• Myotonic dystrophy
• Sickle cell anemia

Public Hearings:

The Department will conduct two public hearings to discuss the demonstration amendment.  The dates and times are listed below.  Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and state social distancing guidelines, both public hearings will be held via video and teleconferencing.

• Monday, December 14, 2020 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  • Video Conference: Google Hangout Meeting (only works in the Chrome web browser) meet.google.com/yqr-syem-wcz opens in a new tab
  • Or join by phone: 1-904-580-8215 (PIN: 205 297 331#)

• Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., during the Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) meeting
  • Video Conference: Google Hangout Meeting (only works in the Chrome web browser) meet.google.com/ujg-crxv-utn opens in a new tab
  • Or join by phone: 1-513-816-0805 (PIN: 136 946 939#)

Individuals requiring an accommodation to fully participate in either meeting may contact Jennifer Meyer-Smart at email jmeyersmart@utah.gov or (385) 215-4725 by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Public Comment:

A copy of the public notice and proposed amendments are available here opens in a new tab.

The public may comment on the proposed amendment requests during the 30-day public comment period from November 25, 2020 through December 25, 2020.

Comments may be submitted online at https://medicaid.utah.gov/public-comments-0 or by:

Email: Medicaid1115waiver@utah.gov

Mail:  Utah Department of Health
              Division of Medicaid and Health Financing
              PO Box 143106
              Salt Lake City, UT 84114-3106
              Attn: Jennifer Meyer-Smart