MAG Senior Help Guide

Information and resources for Utah, Wasatch, & Summit counties

All resources are listed by category or type of service/resource. Select a category below for a list of available services and resources.
If you need additional assistance, call our Senior Helpline at 801-229-3804.

 


Health & Medical Assistance

Services: Helps cover medical costs for low-income individuals, including Medicaid, prescription discounts, and long-term care support.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Financial Assistance 

BenefitsCheckUp (National Council on Aging)
1-800-794-6559
  https://benefitscheckup.org/
Services: Information regarding enrollment in federal, state, local, and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, meals, health care, and other needs.
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Department of Workforce Services
801-526-9675
  https://jobs.utah.gov/
Services: Apply for assistance programs and public benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, (food stamps), unemployment insurance, and employment assistance programs.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Department of Workforce Services
801-526-0950
69 North 600 West, Suite C Heber City, UT 84032 Map
Counties Served: Wasatch County
Department of Workforce Services
866-435-7414
557 West State Street Lehi, UT 84043 Map
Counties Served: Utah County
Department of Workforce Services
866-435-7414
1550 North 200 West Provo, UT 84604 Map
Counties Served: Utah County
Department of Workforce Services
866-435-7414
1185 North Canyon Creek Parkway Spanish Fork, UT 84660 Map
Counties Served: Utah County
Long-term Care Medicaid
1-866-435-7414
  https://medicaid.utah.gov/medicaid-long-term-care-and-waiver-programs/
Services: Helps low-income seniors and people with disabilities pay for nursing homes or in-home care.
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Medicaid
801-526-0950
  https://medicaid.utah.gov/
Services: State/Federal program that pays for medical services for low-income individuals. Income and other eligibility requirements apply.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Medicare Savings Programs
866-435-7414
  https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicare-savings-programs
Services: Provides assistance with paying Medicare premiums and in some cases, Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B deductibles, coinsurance and copayments.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
NeedyMeds
1-800-503-6897
  https://needymeds.org/
Services: National non-profit organization that maintains a website of free information on programs that help people who can't afford medications and healthcare costs. Provides a free drug discount card that offers a discount of up to 80% off at participating pharmacies.
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
801-229-3819 or 1-800-541-7735
  https://magutah.gov/medicare/
586 East 800 North Orem, UT 84097 Map
Services: The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers one-on-one counseling to people with Medicare and their families. We assist older individuals in reviewing and understanding health insurance options that they have with Medicare, Medicaid, supplemental insurance, Medigap policies, managed care, and Medicare Prescription Drug Part D plans. Also assists with Medicare enrollments.
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
To make any changes or additions to this guide, please send an email to aging@magutah.gov.