Utah HB0071 amends health insurance regulations to ensure timely access to behavioral health services and accurate health care provider directories.

Utah HB0071 modifies health insurance regulations to mandate that insurers assist enrollees in accessing behavioral health services promptly, including from out-of-network providers when in-network options are unavailable. The bill also requires insurers to publish and regularly update health care provider directories, ensuring they are accurate and publicly accessible. Additionally, it establishes requirements for the state Medicaid program related to timely access to behavioral health services and health care provider directories.

Utah HB0071 amends health insurance regulations to ensure timely access to behavioral health services and accurate health care provider directories.

Utah HB0071 modifies health insurance regulations to mandate that insurers assist enrollees in accessing behavioral health services promptly, including from out-of-network providers when in-network options are unavailable. The bill also requires insurers to publish and regularly update health care provider directories, ensuring they are accurate and publicly accessible. Additionally, it establishes requirements for the state Medicaid program related to timely access to behavioral health services and health care provider directories.