THE NEED FOR REFORM
"Health Coverage for All ... Supported by All"
American Hospital Association

More than 300,000 Utahns are uninsured. Of those, 90,000 are children (newborn to 18 years of age) and more than 100,000 work for small business. Uninsured individuals often get inefficient healthcare. Most of the cost of providing care to the uninsured is being passed on to Utah businesses that offer health benefits to their employees. On average, Utah businesses that provide health benefits pay a "hidden" 17% premium tax to cover the cost of care for the uninsured.