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September 13, 2023

Why Is Utah Kicking Thousands of People off Medicaid?

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Why Is Utah Kicking Thousands of People off Medicaid?

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It’s a lot of work to get life-saving Medicaid coverage in Utah. Right now, the state is reviewing the eligibility of every single recipient — and advocates and legislators alike are alarmed by how many people are losing coverage. Consumer advocate Stephanie Burdick joins lead producer Emily Means to break down what’s happening and what she believes the state could do to keep Utahns covered. 


Is your Medicaid eligibility up for renewal? Check out these resources to help you navigate the process:

211 resource network

Take Care Utah

Holy Cross Ministries


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