Azteca Valerio-Bedolla

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Will lose subsidy, faces $2,800 monthly childcare bill or leaving workforce

Utah's childcare subsidy cuts took effect Oct. 1. The income ceiling for new applicants dropped from 85% to 50% of state median income. About 900 families, or 1,500 children, lose assistance entirely.

Updated Oct 12