Helping Your Child Be Healthy & Ready to Learn<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medica Medicaid is health insurance that helps eligible children and families get the health care they need\u2014often at little or no cost to the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Can Medicaid Cover?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your child\u2019s needs and eligibility, Medicaid may help pay for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicaid & School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicaid can also help eligible children access certain health-related services at school. Could Your Child Qualify?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be surprised!<\/strong>\n
For children who have an IEP, Medicaid may help pay for certain medically necessary services provided as part of their educational program.
School-based services may include:<\/strong>
Speech \u2022 Occupational Therapy \u2022 Physical Therapy \u2022 Nursing \u2022 Behavioral Health
Your school can help you understand how school-based health services may work for your child.
Your school does NOT determine whether your child qualifies for Medicaid.<\/strong>
Utah Medicaid determines eligibility based on program requirements, including household income and other factors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Utah offers health coverage programs for children, including Medicaid and CHIP (Children\u2019s Health Insurance Program).
Even if you don\u2019t think you qualify, it is worth checking.
Your family\u2019s circumstances can change, and eligibility is based on your current situation.
No insurance? Don\u2019t wait to get help<\/strong>
Health coverage can help your child:
Stay healthy \u2192 Get care early \u2192 Miss fewer school days \u2192 Feel better \u2192 Be ready to learn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n