Utah adults and children are eligible—children age 18 and under, and adults ages 19-64 who fit within the income guidelines. See “Do I qualify?”
When is it time to get UPP?
It’s time to get UPP if: You and/or your family are not currently enrolled in your employer-sponsored health insurance, If you have begun a new job. If you are eligible for COBRA If you are already enrolled in COBRA coverage If you have health insurance offered at work and are not yet enrolled, you must apply for UPP BEFORE the …
What’s UPP?
Utah’s Premium Partnership for Health Insurance (UPP) is a program of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. UPP (pronounced “up”) helps make health insurance more affordable for individuals and families. UPP is for adults and children who do not currently have health insurance or enroll in COBRA coverage.
Does my child qualify?
Children ages 0-18 may qualify if: Child is not covered by health insurance right now Child is a U.S. citizen or legal resident You or your spouse is employed Your company (or your spouse’s company) offers health insurance You are eligible to get health insurance through your job (or your spouse’s job) for your child Your family’s income fits within …
Does my employer’s health insurance plan or COBRA coverage qualify for UPP?
Your health insurance plan must meet these guidelines: Cover physicians visits, well child exams, hospital inpatient services, child immunizations, and pharmacy Employer must pay at least 50% of the cost for the employee’s coverage for health insurance offered at work (employer sponsored health insurance only) Have a deductible of $4,000 per person (or less) A lifetime maximum of $1,000,000 (or …
What will my costs be?
If you are enrolled with UPP, you must pay your monthly premium for your employer’s health plan or COBRA coverage. You are also responsible for paying co-pays or co-insurance as required by your health plan. In return, UPP will reimburse you up to $300 per adult and up to $120 per child. Example: Household has one parent and two childrenHealth …
How does UPP work?
UPP helps make health insurance more affordable for individuals and families. Basically, here’s how it works: First, you must apply for UPP BEFORE the date that your health insurance coverage begins (your employer health plan). If you are already enrolled in COBRA you may apply at any time. UPP will contact you within two weeks from receiving your application. Pay …
What are the income guidelines?
To qualify for UPP, you must meet the income guidelines explained in the chart. Income includes the following: wages that you and your spouse earn, child support, alimony, Social Security, etc. We know there are many rules regarding income, and it’s hard to remember them all. So just fill out your application the best you can and UPP will contact …
Do I qualify?
There are several factors that are used to determine eligibility.Adults age 19-64 may qualify if: You are not covered by health insurance right now You or your spouse is employed The company you or your spouse works for offers health insurance You are a U.S. citizen or legal resident You fit within the income guidelines for adults The cost of …
How do I apply?
Please visit the How to Apply page to see information on applying for UPP.