Utah Medicare Coverage Guide
Find dental, vision, hearing aid, and nursing home Medicare benefits available to Utah residents.
Utah Dental Coverage
Utah Medicaid covers limited dental for dual-eligible beneficiaries. Roseman University and University of Utah provide dental care resources.
Available Programs
- Utah Medicaid Dental
- Medicare Advantage dental plans
- Roseman University College of Dental Medicine
- University of Utah dental programs
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$700–$2,200/year
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for Utah Residents
- Roseman dental school in South Jordan offers quality low-cost care
- Utah SHIP (1-800-541-7735) for plan guidance
- Salt Lake City has the most competitive MA market in Utah
Utah Vision Coverage
Utah Medicaid covers vision for dual-eligible members. Limited MA plan competition outside Salt Lake City area.
Available Programs
- Utah Medicaid vision
- Medicare Advantage vision
- Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$200–$450/year
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for Utah Residents
- Annual diabetic eye exam covered by Part B
- Moran Eye Center at University of Utah offers specialized care
- Utah SHIP: 1-800-541-7735
Utah Hearing Aids Coverage
Medicare does not cover hearing aids. Utah has audiology resources in Salt Lake City and Provo.
Available Programs
- Medicare Advantage hearing plans
- Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind
- Utah Assistive Technology Program
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$1,000–$6,500 per pair
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for Utah Residents
- UATP: 435-797-3811 for assistive technology
- OTC hearing aids available in Salt Lake City area
- Utah SHIP: 1-800-541-7735
Utah Nursing Home Coverage
Medicare Part A covers SNF. Utah Medicaid covers long-term care. Utah has an aging population and growing nursing home demand.
Available Programs
- Medicare Part A SNF
- Utah Medicaid LTC
- Aging Waiver Program
- Utah SHIP (1-800-541-7735)
Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
$210–$290/day semi-private
Costs vary by plan, provider, and income. Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) beneficiaries often pay much less.
Tips for Utah Residents
- Utah's Aging Waiver supports home-based alternatives
- Growing senior population increasing demand for nursing homes
- SHIP: 1-800-541-7735
📊 Live CMS Data Utah Medicare Snapshot
Source: CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment 2024 & CMS MA Landscape 2025 — public data from data.cms.gov
- SelectHealth
- UnitedHealth
- Molina Healthcare
Get Free Help in Utah
SHIP Counseling
Your state's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling from trained volunteers. They can help you compare plans and enroll.
Find Utah SHIP →1-800-MEDICARE
Call 1-800-633-4227 (TTY: 1-877-486-2048) 24/7 for Medicare questions, plan comparisons, and enrollment help. Free and official.
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