The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute announces its next Newsmaker Breakfast, a monthly event highlighting important issues impacting Utahns.

Medicaid and CHIP (the Children’s Health Insurance Program) fund health care services for about 340,000 low-income Utahns (about 11% of Utah’s population). At $5.3 billion in combined state and federal costs in FY 2024, this represents a significant component of Utah’s budget.

Join state leaders and experts to discuss the interaction of Medicaid funding with federal and state budgets, including funding impacts of recent enrollment trends.

Gardner Institute Chief Economist Phil Dean will moderate the conversation. Media are invited to attend and ask questions.

Panelists

Rep. Raymond Ward, Utah House of Representatives

Jennifer Strohecker, Medicaid Director, State of Utah

Maddy Oritt, Senior Research Economist, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute