Medicaid Outreach Services
Medicaid Outreach Services provides assistance to students and families of Canyons School District who are in need of public assistance. They provide one on one assistance to families applying for Medicaid, CHIP, Social Security Disability programs, and Marketplace Insurance.
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please contact the Medicaid Outreach Services:
Phone: 801-826-7272 – Se Habla Espanol
Email: Medicaid.info@canyonsdistrict.org
Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
• These programs provide low-cost or free health coverage for doctor visits, hospitalizations, check-ups, dental and vision care, immunizations, mental health, prescriptions and more.
• School age children need check-ups and immunizations to attend school and play sports. CHIP and Medicaid make this affordable.
• A family of four earning up to $49,200 may qualify for CHIP.
The Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP is a state health insurance plan for children. Depending on income and family size, Utah children who do not have other health insurance may qualify for CHIP.
CHIP is now accepting applications year-round
Who is eligible for CHIP?
Children who may qualify for CHIP must meet income guidelines and be:
• Under age 19
• Not currently covered by health insurance
• US citizens or Permanent legal residents
What does CHIP cover?
CHIP covers most services, including hospital and physician charges. Preventative care like routine physical exams, immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, and basic dental services are covered.
Molina Healthcare of Utah and Select Health provide coverage for children enrolled in CHIP.
Social Security Disability/Disability Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income(SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are available to disabled individuals with limited income and resources who meet disability standards set by the Social Security Administration.
If you are interested in applying for Social Security benefits, please review the following steps to applying for SSI: [link to pdf document]
Disability Medicaid is available to those who meet both the income/resources limits as well as the disability standards set by Social Security.
Form To apply for SSI
The Health Insurance Marketplace
Individuals and families who do not have access health insurance through and employer health insurance plan may be able to access affordable coverage on the Federal Marketplace. For Families or Individuals who do not have access to an affordable insurance plan through their employer and have income levels between 100%-400% of the federal poverty level may receive tax credits and cost sharing reductions to help lower the cost of the insurance they choose on the Marketplace.
The open enrollment period for the Marketplace is November 1st to December 15th. Otherwise, you must have a qualifying event in order to be granted a Special Enrollment Period or SEP.
You may contact the Medicaid Outreach office for assistance with Medicaid/CHIP, SSI, or Marketplace Insurance.
