Utah is a full Medicaid expansion state as of January 1, 2020!

The new eligibility levels are approximately $1,400 a month for an individual or $3,000 for a family of four

If you think you may qualify, please contact Take Care Utah at 801-433-2299, 2-1-1 or www.TakeCareUtah.org 

https://www.healthpolicyproject.org/remote-enrollment-options/

You can find more information on the state’s Medicaid website: https://medicaid.utah.gov/

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The federal government approved part of Utah’s “Fallback Plan” (phase 3 of the complicated SB96 repeal of Proposition 3’s full expansion) on December 23rd. This includes expansion up to 138% of the federal poverty level, as well as work reporting requirements, and mandatory enrollment in qualified employer-sponsored coverage.

UHPP’s statement on the approval: https://conta.cc/374uSGG

UHPP advocate’s guide following approval: https://conta.cc/360iGGU 

Deseret News coverage HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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APRIL 2020 UPDATE

The state has paused the work reporting requirement in the face of the COVID-19 epidemic

From the Department of Health: https://medicaid.utah.gov/expansion/community-engagement-requirement-suspended/

Blog post from UHPP’s Policy Team:

A Rare COVID-19 Victory: Advocate Pressure Wins Suspension of Medicaid Work Rules in Utah

From the Tribune:

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2020/04/03/utah-suspends/

Our statement:

 https://utahhealthpolicyproject.salsalabs.org/4320wrsuspension

 

JUNE 2020 UPDATE: 

Medicaid Coverage for Coronavirus Testing

“Uninsured individuals are eligible for the new “COVID-19 Uninsured Testing Coverage” without regard to income or assets. To qualify, an individual must be uninsured, and meet citizenship and Utah residency requirements.”

https://medicaid.utah.gov/covid-19-uninsured-testing-coverage/