What: Utah’s Primary Care Network (PCN) will open
enrollment today. PCN is a primary
preventive health coverage plan for uninsured adults. Benefits include
physician services, prescriptions, dental services, eye exams, emergency room
visits, birth control, and general preventive services.
Why: Since March 2012, PCN has been closed for
enrollment and has not accepted new applications. Beginning today, all
uninsured Utah adults may apply online, by mail, or in person to receive
primary health care.
Who: Adults who meet the following requirements may
apply:
- Age 19 through 64
- U.S. citizens or legal residents
- Not covered by other health
insurance
- Meet income guidelines
(e.g., a family of 4 with a maximum income of $35,325 per year)
- Not qualified for Medicaid
- Have no access to Medicare or
Veterans benefits
- Have no access to student health
insurance (as full-time students)
When: PCN will be accepting applications:
For adults without
children April 22 – May 6.
For parents/caretaker
relatives with dependent children April 22 – May 17.
Where: Apply online at
www.health.utah.gov/pcn or call the PCN hotline at
1-888-222-2542.
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Media Contact:
Kolbi Young
(o) 801-538-6847
(m) 801-231-6350
kolbiyoung@utah.gov
