A Utah lawmaker says his proposal simply encourages self-reliance — but some see it as an attack on new, legal immigrants

Sen. Allen Christensen wants to require new legal immigrants to wait five years before receiving Medicaid or CHIP coverage — a move that would strip 475 Utah kids of health insurance.<br>

(Chris Detrick | Tribune file photo)
Sen. Allen Christensen, R-North Ogden, during the morning session at the Utah State Capitol, February 4, 2015.

(Chris Detrick | Tribune file photo) Sen. Allen Christensen, R-North Ogden, during the morning session at the Utah State Capitol, February 4, 2015.

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