Sheriffs, police, mayors rally to save Utah Medicaid program for the homeless, parolees

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 1,836

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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  • The Targeted Adult Medicaid Program provides 12 months of continuous Medicaid coverage to eligible Utah adults who are chronically homeless, navigating the justice system, or in need of treatment for substance use or mental health issues.
  • The state program’s uninterrupted coverage has been possible through a waiver from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, but the agency has now indicated it doesn’t plan …

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