Utah Health Care Assistance
There are a wide variety of medical assistance programs for people with disabilities in Utah. Brief summaries of some of the programs have been created as a public service to the community agencies. These summaries are designed to give a broad overview of the programs and should not be used to determine eligibility.
Employment-Related Personal Assistance Program
The Employment–Related Personal Assistance Program (EPAS) was started in July 2001 through Utah's Medicaid State Plan under the Personal Care State Plan option. This Program will expand the availability of personal assistance to enable people with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment.
Medicaid Work Incentive Premium
The Medicaid Work Incentive Premium (MWI) was designed for people with disabilities who are working, but because of their income and/or assets do not qualify for a "free" Medicaid Card. This Program instead gives a person the option to pay a premium, based on their countable income, to obtain health care with a Medicaid Card.
The intent of this Program is to encourage people with disabilities to return to work or to increase their earnings.
Medicare
Medicare is a health insurance program for people age 65 or older, certain people with disabilities who are under age 65 and people of any age who have permanent kidney failure. It provides basic protection against the cost of health care. Prescription drug discount cards are available.
