Health Care Access

Resources

UHPP: Take Care Utah
A Utah Health Policy Project (UHPP) initiative, Take Care Utah is a network of nonprofit organizations focused on helping people with health insurance. It consists of about 50 enrollment specialists all across Utah.
Health Access Project
A non-profit that serves low-income, uninsured residents of Salt Lake County. Patients are seen by network providers who are volunteering their services. Also provides care management and insurance assistance.
Utah Department of Health
Website with links to several resources and information pages as well as contact information for people who can help determine what health insurance is available to anyone in Utah and how to sign up.
HealthCare.gov
If you don't have health insurance through a job, Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or another source that provides qualifying health coverage, the Marketplace can help you get covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

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I am uninsured and would like to talk to someone about getting healthcare coverage. Is there someone who can help me with that?

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Yes, there are multiple resources dedicated to helping people access affordable healthcare insurance. Start this process by checking out: https://takecareutah.org/. This organization is focused on helping Utahns get access to health insurance. You will be connected to 1 of 50 enrollment specialists across the state. Remote enrollment assistance is available.

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I am uninsured and do not think I can afford health insurance at this time but feel I really need to see a doctor. What is my best option?

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If this is not an emergency and you are a Salt Lake County Resident, try starting with https://www.healthaccessproject.org/ This organization has partnered with healthcare providers all over Salt Lake County to provide free services to low income, uninsured people. If you are not a Salt Lake County Resident, connect with someone at Utah 211 via their website: https://211utah.org/index.php or simply by calling 2-1-1. They have a vast amount of resources for gaining access to healthcare and can point you in the right direction depending on your financial status and location.

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Call 2-1-1 to be connected to these and other essential health and human resources

Mental health
Mental Health
HealthyMindsUT.org
NAMIUT.org
Find a Provider: 800-662-HELP
Crisis
Crisis
Warm Line: 833-SPEAKUT
Crisis Line: 800-273-TALK
Text Line: 741741
Special Needs
Special Needs
MedicalHomePortal.org
FamilyVoices.org
UtahParentCenter.org
Health Care
Health Care
TakeCareUtah.org
HealthAccessProject.org
HealthCare.gov
Food, Home, and Financial Needs
Food, Home, and Financial Needs
UtahFoodBank.org
HUD.gov/coronavirus
Jobs.Utah.gov/COVID19
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence
UDVC.org
Local Hotline: 800-897-LINK
National Hotline: 800-799-SAFE
Child Care
Child Care
ChildCare.gov
CareAboutChildCare.utah.gov
Covid Info
COVID-19 Info and Support
Coronavirus.utah.gov
Utah info line: 800-456-7707
CDC.gov/coronavirus
aaputah.org
utahchildren.org
Acknowledgements
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AAP Policy Statements
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** The information presented on this website is not intended to replace the medical care and advice of your own pediatrician. Individual pediatricians may vary treatments based on particular facts and circumstances in each case.