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For all its virtues, Utah has had a bit of a shaky past in healthcare.
In 2020, Wendy Leonard of Deseret News reported that many Utahans find it difficult to afford medical costs. In this survey, Utah ranked 35th out of her 42 states surveyed by her Altarum Healthcare Value Hub.
“It’s disappointing to see Utah rank so low on health care affordability, because most people in our state struggle to get health care. , no surprise…Desert News.
No matter your personal circumstances, you don’t have to worry about getting the care you need. However, if you are among a group of people struggling to provide market insurance for you and your family, you may qualify for a Utah-based program that offers market health insurance at very little or no cost. There is a possibility
Read how this program can help you during the open registration period from November 1st to January 15th.
Talk to a Community Health Center Enrollment Specialist
Utah’s Community Health Center can help you every step of the way as you consider your insurance market options for the coming year. Their assistance in registering and applying for additional financial assistance is free.
A community health center enrollment specialist can guide you through all the health insurance options available to you and your family, ensuring that you get the best coverage at the lowest cost possible for your situation. Enrollment Specialists can also help you complete the application for the Health Insurance Premium Assistance (HIPS) Program. This can further reduce costs.
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The Health Insurance Premium Assistance Program provides eligible individuals with low-to-free health insurance. HIPS pays all or part of your monthly health insurance premium if you meet the eligibility requirements that many Utahans do.
HIPS also helps pay for unexpected long-term costs. Some of these include emergency care, preventive care, physical therapy, and medication coverage.
Speaking to KSL.com in 2021, AUCH Executive Director Alan Pruhs said: Emergency medical care, or other specialty care not provided by medical centers…HIPS helps reduce or reduce health insurance premium costs for individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. Quality health insurance provides peace of mind in case of a medical emergency. ”
If you meet the requirements for additional financial assistance, you can sign up at your local community health center. An enrollment specialist will walk you through the process and help you sign up for free.
Are you eligible?
Many Utahans are eligible for this program. Beginning November 1, he will contact community health center registration specialists during the open registration period through January 15 to find an affordable marketplace for his plans and provide financial assistance to pay his premiums. Please check if you are eligible.
While you’ll need to confirm your eligibility as a Registered Specialist, here are the preliminary eligibility criteria:
- Be a resident of Utah
- have an eligible income
- Eligible for a plan in the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace
- Select silver plan
Get registration help
If you still have questions, you can speak to an Enrollment Specialist at the Community Health Center for free assistance on how to enroll for health insurance through Marketplace and complete your HIPS application. They can help you find the best health insurance options available for you and your family.
For free support, go online or visit auch.org/enrollment-assistance today to learn more.
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