Living with Diabetes
Utah
The following information details health insurance and assistance programs available to uninsured people in Utah.
Utah Department of Insurance - (801) 538-3800
In Utah, state law allows health insurance companies to turn people down for individual health insurance coverage based on the status of their health. In most cases, diabetes is considered an “uninsurable” condition. Even though you can be turned down for an individual policy in Utah, you can never be turned down for health insurance that is offered through an employer.
If you are having a problem with your state-regulated health plan and you are unable to resolve it with the plan directly, file a complaint with the Department of Insurance. They may be able to provide you with assistance in reaching a conclusion.
Utah Medicaid - (800) 662-9651
Medicaid is available to anyone who meets income and eligibility criteria. Even if your income meets the criteria, you must fall into one of the eligibility categories in order to qualify. Contact your state Medicaid program for more information.
HIPUtah (Utah Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool) - (800) 705-9173
The Utah Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool is the Utah state high-risk pool. This program allows individual health insurance policies to be sold to people who might otherwise be considered “uninsurable” because of a chronic illness. Premiums may be high, and a pre-existing condition period may apply. Contact the Utah Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool, administered by Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah, for more information.
Utah Children’s Health Insurance Program (UTCHIP) - State Children’s Health Insurance Program - (877) KIDS-NOW
The Children’s Health Insurance Program is the program designed to provide health insurance to children and teens up to age 19 whose families may have too great an income or assets to qualify for Medicaid, but who may not be able to afford health insurance. To find out if you or your child meets the income guidelines.
If you or your loved one is unable to see a physician due to the cost of care, there may be a local community health clinic in your area. These clinics generally are free to patients or require a very small fee. Find a clinic in your area.
