Welfare Info

Utah Medicaid

Utah

What is Utah Medicaid?

Medicaid is the state and Federal partnership that provides medical coverage to eligible needy persons. The purpose of Utah Medicaid is to improve the health of people in Utah who might otherwise go without medical care for themselves and their children.

Administration

Utah Medicaid is administered by Utah.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for Utah Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Utah, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:

  • Pregnant, or
  • Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or
  • Blind, or
  • Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or
  • Be 65 years of age or older.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $20,030
2 $27,186
3 $34,341
4 $41,496
5 $48,652
6 $55,807
7 $62,963
8 $70,118

*For households with more than eight people, add $7,155 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Contact Info

1-800-662-9651

How to Apply

Apply for Medicaid

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