What is CHIPÂ
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits families who might otherwise struggle to afford quality healthcare for their children. This vital program provides coverage for children in low-income households, offering preventive services, immunizations, dental and vision care, and more. By investing in the health of our youngest community members through CHIP, we are not only ensuring their well-being but also laying the foundation for a healthier future for your children
Chip Benefits
Child-Centered Coverage: CHIP is specifically designed to provide health coverage for children in families that do not qualify for Medicaid but still have limited financial resources. This ensures that children have access to necessary healthcare services during their formative years.
Preventive and Early Intervention Services: CHIP emphasizes preventive care and early intervention, including immunizations, well-child check-ups, and dental care. These services contribute to the overall health and well-being of children and help identify and address health issues early.
Mental Health and Behavioral Health Services: CHIP covers mental health and behavioral health services for children, recognizing the importance of addressing mental health issues early in life.
Dental and Vision Care: CHIP includes coverage for dental and vision care, recognizing the importance of these services in a child's overall health and development.
Stability for Families: By providing coverage for children, CHIP contributes to the stability of families by ensuring that parents do not face the financial strain associated with their children's healthcare needs.
Gradual Transition to Medicaid: In some states, children aging out of CHIP may transition seamlessly into Medicaid coverage, ensuring continued access to healthcare services as they grow older.
What is Medicaid
Medicaid plays a broader role by providing healthcare coverage to low-income individuals of all ages, including pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities. As a safety net program, Medicaid helps bridge the healthcare gap, ensuring that our most vulnerable community members have access to essential medical services. By supporting Medicaid, we contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate healthcare system that leaves no one behind.
Medicaid Benefits
Comprehensive Coverage: Medicaid offers a wide range of healthcare services, including hospital visits, doctor's appointments, preventive care, prescription drugs, and mental health services. This comprehensive coverage ensures that beneficiaries have access to the care they need.
Coverage for Vulnerable Populations: Medicaid is designed to support low-income individuals and families, including pregnant women, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. This broad eligibility ensures that a diverse range of vulnerable populations can access necessary healthcare services.
Long-Term Care Services: Medicaid is a significant provider of long-term care services, covering nursing home care, home health services, and personal care assistance. This is particularly crucial for elderly and disabled individuals who may require ongoing care and support.
Maternal and Child Health Support: Medicaid plays a vital role in promoting maternal and child health by providing coverage for prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care. This ensures that expectant mothers and their infants receive necessary medical attention.
Flexibility in State Programs: States have flexibility in designing their Medicaid programs to address the specific needs of their populations. This adaptability allows for tailoring services to regional healthcare challenges and disparities.
Financial Protection: Medicaid serves as a safety net, offering financial protection to individuals and families facing significant medical expenses. This prevents healthcare costs from causing financial instability and bankruptcy.
Reduced Health Disparities: Medicaid helps reduce health disparities by providing coverage to individuals who may face barriers to healthcare access. This promotes equity in health outcomes across different demographic groups.
UPFH has specialists that can help
Utah Partners for Health has an amazing team that consists of Margarita and Jenny that directly assist you and your family in getting signed up for CHIP or Medicaid. They are available everyday to take your calls and answer questions about these programs. They are also on site at our West Jordan and Midvale clinics daily to assist you in your sign up if Medicaid or CHIP are right for you.Â
Please call Margarita at 801-998-2410 or Jenny at 801-300-6615
Your Health, Our Mission
At UPFH, our mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, quality care to empower underserved individuals, families, and communities. Thanks to generous donors and sponsors, UPFH is proud to serve patients of all income levels. Located in our offices in West Jordan and Midvale, we have medical, dental, vision and behavioral health care available, plus a pharmacy, all at discounted prices based on income and family size.
