Orem, Utah: health insurance
Orem is in Utah County. Here is what Orem residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Orem
Orem has about 95,519 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).
Plans for Orem residents are determined by Utah County, home to about 719,174 people (2023 estimate). Medicare Advantage plans and marketplace plans are offered by area, so use your ZIP code when you compare, and make sure a plan covers Utah County before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Orem? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. Utah Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) offers free counseling at 1-800-541-7735.
- Buying your own plan? Shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace).
- Medicaid questions? Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) handles applications.
Utah note: Because Utah's SHIP counselors are staffed through both the Insurance Department and the Division of Aging and Adult Services, coverage reaches every county rather than sitting in one centralized call center -- a structure that carries over into in-person help at local senior centers.
Colleges and universities near Orem
Utah public institutions include University of Utah, Utah State University, Weber State University. Students and employees at these schools should check their school’s student health or benefits office, because campus plans and employer plans work differently from individual coverage. More about Utah colleges.
Do Orem and Utah County have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Orem falls under Utah County. A plan that serves Utah County is generally the one that applies to you.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. A call is a conversation about your options.
Orem residents: call 855-367-1095
Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.
Call 855-367-1095Other major Utah cities
- Salt Lake City
- West Valley City
- Provo
- West Jordan
- St. George
- Sandy
- Lehi
- Ogden
- South Jordan
- Layton
- Millcreek
- Herriman
Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.