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This bill makes several amendments to Utah's social services and healthcare programs, focusing on areas such as Medicaid, mental health, substance use treatment, and licensing. The bill introduces a new "deemed site" status for substance use and mental health treatment providers, allowing facilities that meet certain accreditation and performance standards to opt out of routine on-site renewal inspections. It modifies the Medicaid drug program by adjusting rules around preferred drug lists, particularly for atypical anti-psychotic and psychotropic medications, ensuring that patients who are stabilized on specific drugs can continue their treatments. The bill also expands Medicaid coverage for inmates preparing for release by applying for a waiver to provide limited healthcare benefits up to 90 days before release, including services like reentry case management and medication-assisted treatment. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to various definitions and responsibilities within the Division of Integrated Healthcare, updates the membership of the Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Committee, and includes appropriations for specific behavioral health and homeless services programs. The bill includes provisions to take effect on May 7, 2025, with some specific sections affecting Section 26B-3-105 taking effect on July 1, 2025.

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