Section 26B-3-910 - Alternative eligibility - Report - Alternative Eligibility Account(1) A child who is not a traditionally eligible child may enroll in the program if: (a) the child: (i) has been living in the state for at least 180 days before the day on which the child applies for the program; and(ii) meets the requirements described in Subsections 26B-3-903(1)(a) through (e); and(b) the child's parent has unsubsidized employment.(2)(a) Enrollment under Subsection (1) is subject to funds in the Alternative Eligibility Account.(b) The department may create a waiting list for enrollment under Subsection (2)(a) if eligible applicants exceed funds in the Alternative Eligibility Account.(3) Notwithstanding Section 26B-3-904, the program benefits, coverage, and cost sharing for a child enrolled under this section shall be equal to the benefits, coverage, and cost sharing provided to a child who: (a) is eligible under Subsection 26B-3-903(1); and(b) resides in a household that has a gross family income equal to 200% of the federal poverty level.(4) Notwithstanding Section 26B-3-906, program services provided to a child enrolled under this section shall be funded by the Alternative Eligibility Account.(5) Each year the department enrolls a child in the program under this section, the department shall submit a report to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee before November 30 detailing: (a) the number of individuals served under the program;(b) average duration of coverage for individuals served under the program;(c) the cost of the program; and(d) any benefits of the program, including data showing:(i) percentage of enrolled individuals who had well-child visits with a primary care practitioner at recommended ages;(ii) percentage of enrolled individuals who received a comprehensive or periodic oral evaluation;(iii) percentage of enrolled individuals who received recommended immunizations at recommended ages;(iv) rate of emergency department visits per 1,000 member months;(v) rate of medication adherence to treat chronic conditions; and(vi) a comparison of utilization patterns before and after enrollment.(6)(a) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the "Alternative Eligibility Account."(b) The Alternative Eligibility Account shall consist of:(i) appropriations by the Legislature;(ii) any other funds received as donations for the account; and(iii) interest earned on the account.(c) If the balance of the Alternative Eligibility Account exceeds $4,500,000, state funds shall be transferred from the Alternative Eligibility Account to the General Fund in an amount equal to the amount needed to reduce the balance of the Alternative Eligibility Account to $4,500,000.(d) The Legislature may appropriate money in the Alternative Eligibility Account to provide benefits to a child enrolled in the program under this section.Amended by Chapter 268, 2024 General Session ,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2024.Added by Chapter 332, 2023 General Session ,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2024, technically renumbered.