Salt Lake City, Utah: health insurance
Salt Lake City is in Salt Lake County. Here is what Salt Lake City residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City has about 209,593 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).
Plans for Salt Lake City residents are determined by Salt Lake County, home to about 1,185,813 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 Salt Lake County before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Salt Lake City? 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 Salt Lake City
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 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Salt Lake City falls under Salt Lake County. A plan that serves Salt Lake 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.
Salt Lake City 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.
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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.