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Estimated medical cost savings in Utah by implementation of a primary seat belt law
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2010-05-01
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Alternative Title:Estimated medical cost savings in Utah by implementing of a primary seat belt law
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Abstract:This report examines 2007 hospital discharge data reporting cases where the external cause of injury to
a vehicle occupant was a motor vehicle crash to predict the estimated savings to Utah if a primary seat
belt law is implemented. The savings are calculated using costs based on the report Economic Impact of
Motor Vehicle Crashes (DOT HS 809 446). In Utah, there is an expectation of a primary law reducing
the burden of insurance companies by about $11.0 million from crashes occurring in a single year alone
The residents of Utah would benefit by a reduction of more than $376,000 while the Federal
Government would reduce its costs by about $351,000 before reimbursing Utah for a portion of
Medicaid expenditures. Utah would also reduce its spending by more than $614,000 ($180,000 after
reimbursement).
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