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Medicaid for Home Care in Utah

Medicaid Certified Home Care Agency in Utah

If a homecare agency needs to claim Utah Medicaid, they must be certified as HHA (Home Health Agency). It is important for the agencies to check the guidelines provided by the state’s Department of Human Services or Bureau of Licensing and Certification so that they can be sure about their eligibility. There are some relaxations for certifications in some states, but generally, agencies must be certified and licensed.

Governing Body: Utah Department of Health

Overview:

Medicaid in Utah is available for pregnant women, parents, blind people, elderly or disabled people, children, and women with breast or cervical cancer and refugees.

Medicaid Programs:

  • Utah State Plan Personal Care Services
  • Utah Aging Waiver for Individuals Age 65 or Older
  • Utah Medicaid New Choices Waiver (NCW)
  • Baby Your Baby
  • Spenddown Program
  • Emergency Medicaid
  • Foster Care Independent Living

Income Requirements:

  • For parents with dependent children, income up to 60% of the FLP
  • Those outside the expansion group must qualify each month for continued coverage according to their category by meeting a monthly income standard between 55% and 133% of the FPL
  • The Medicaid Work Incentive (MWI) program is for Utah residents who meet the Social Security criteria for disability and also have income not more than 250% of the FPL

Application Process:

To apply online, visit the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) website

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