 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 71 (Buff) 2026 General Session Health Provider Directory and Access Amendments by Eliason, Steve |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(174,800) | $(5,000) | $(179,800) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Federal Funds | $0 | $149,800 | $149,800 |
| Commerce Service Account | $0 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| General Fund | $0 | $(2,500) | $(2,500) |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $149,800 | $149,800 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Division of Commerce $2,500 ongoing in FY 27 from the Commerce Service Account. Expenditures from the Commerce Service Account result in lower General Fund deposits at the end of the fiscal year. Enactment of this legislation could generate $149,800 in ongoing Federal Funds in FY 27 due to reimbursement for Medicaid expenditures.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Federal Funds | $0 | $149,800 | $149,800 |
| Commerce Service Account | $0 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| General Fund | $0 | $172,300 | $172,300 |
| General Fund, One-time | $0 | $5,000 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $329,600 | $324,600 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Division of Commerce $2,500 ongoing in FY 27 from the Commerce Service Account for enforcement of any professional misconduct. Expenditures from the Commerce Service Account result in lower General Fund deposits at the end of the fiscal year. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the Division of Insurance $5,000 one-time and $22,500 ongoing in FY 27, both from the General Fund for costs related to the oversight provisions included within this bill for insurers. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the Department of Health and Human Services $299,600 ongoing in FY 27 for personnel costs with $149,800 of these costs coming from the General Fund and the remainder being matched by federal funds.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $(179,800) | $(174,800) |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Enactment of this legislation could increase costs to insurance companies for coverage of out-of-network care. Individuals found to be in violation of provisions of this legislation could be subject to administrative penalties. Aggregate amounts of the penalties are unknown.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a medium increase in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed
program, please see:
https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram