Three programs carry most Utah County families through pregnancy and the first years, and each has its own front door. WIC (food, breastfeeding help and nutrition) runs through the Utah County Health Department. Baby Your Baby (temporary pregnancy coverage) starts the Medicaid process. Medicaid and CHIP (health coverage for the pregnancy and the kids) are decided by the Department of Workforce Services. The income limits below come straight from the official tables, with the dates they took effect.
The most common mistake is assuming a working household earns too much. The WIC limit for a family of four is $61,050 a year. Check before you decide.
WIC
Who it serves: women during pregnancy and up to one year after, infants, and children until their fifth birthday, according to Utah WIC. It provides specific foods on a card that works like a debit card, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Income test: gross household income at or below the guideline. If you receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF (the Family Employment Program), your income already qualifies. A pregnant woman counts her unborn child (count twins as two). Military families can leave Basic Allowance for Housing out of income.
Utah WIC income guidelines, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
| Household size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $770 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $972 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $1,175 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $1,377 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $1,579 |
For each additional person, add $10,508 a year ($876 a month). The full table, including twice-monthly and biweekly figures, is on wic.utah.gov.
Where to apply in Utah County. Call or text the main line, 801-851-7300. Hours below are as posted by the health department in October 2026; every clinic closes from noon to 1 p.m. (2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays).
| Clinic | Address | Days | Late day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | 151 S University Ave, Suite 2100 | Monday to Friday | Wednesday to 7 p.m. |
| Saratoga Springs | 1528 Commerce Dr, Suite 204 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Wednesday to 7 p.m. |
| Payson | 285 N 1250 E, Suite 302 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Wednesday to 7 p.m. |
Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays run 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Participants complete nutrition education, usually online through WICHealth.org, before benefits are loaded at an appointment.
Breastfeeding help is not limited to WIC families. The department says its consultations are free to anyone; the warmline is 801-851-7312 (call or text). Our lactation guide has the rest.
Baby Your Baby
What it is: temporary Medicaid for low-income pregnant women while the full application is processed. Utah Medicaid says it covers pregnancy-related outpatient care from any Utah Medicaid provider. It does not cover the delivery. The Utah County Health Department lists prenatal visits, prenatal labs and ultrasounds, prenatal vitamins by prescription, pregnancy-related emergency room visits and dental care.
Income test: gross income at or below 139 percent of the federal poverty level, the same line as pregnancy Medicaid (see the table below). The household counts the unborn baby.
Key rules, from Utah Medicaid:
- Coverage starts the day the application is approved.
- The application also counts as an ongoing Medicaid application. If you qualify for ongoing Medicaid, you are covered for the rest of the pregnancy, the hospital stay and delivery.
- You can receive Baby Your Baby once per pregnancy.
- You will not qualify if you are already on another Medicaid program, or were recently denied and nothing has changed.
How to apply in Utah County. Apply online through Utah Medicaid's Baby Your Baby link, or schedule with a program specialist at the Utah County Health Department by calling 801-851-7033. The statewide Baby Your Baby hotline is 1-800-826-9662.
Medicaid for pregnancy, babies and children
Pregnancy. The Pregnant Woman program covers income up to 139 percent of the poverty level, with no asset limit, according to the Department of Workforce Services. Utah Medicaid says coverage begins on the date the application is submitted and lasts through 12 months after the pregnancy ends. Covered services listed by Utah Medicaid include global maternity care, doula services, breast pumps, group prenatal and postpartum education, perinatal care coordination, prenatal and postpartum home visits, dental and vision.
If your income is over the limit, the Pregnant Woman Medically Needy program lets you "spend down" by paying or submitting medical bills to reach the limit. DWS says once you meet a spenddown during pregnancy, coverage continues through the pregnancy and the 12-month postpartum period.
The baby. DWS says a baby whose mother was on Medicaid in the month of birth is covered under the Child 0-1 program through the month of the first birthday. Our pediatrician guide covers choosing one before the birth.
Children up to 18 qualify for Medicaid at higher income levels than adults, and above that for CHIP.
Utah Medicaid and CHIP monthly income limits, Medicaid Policy Manual Table VII, effective March 1, 2026
| Household size | Pregnant woman, child 0 to 5 (139%) | Child 6 to 18 (133%) | CHIP (200%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $2,507 | $2,399 | $3,607 |
| 3 | $3,165 | $3,028 | $4,554 |
| 4 | $3,823 | $3,658 | $5,550 |
| 5 | $4,481 | $4,288 | $6,447 |
| 6 | $5,139 | $4,917 | $7,394 |
DWS decides what income counts and how your household is built. Use the table to decide whether to apply, not whether you will be approved.
A discrepancy worth knowing about. CHIP's own FAQ page, also marked effective March 2026, lists the family-of-four limit as $5,500 a month, but its annual figure for four is $66,600, which is twelve times $5,550. The policy manual says $5,550. If you are a family of four earning between those two numbers, apply anyway.
CHIP
CHIP covers uninsured children under 19 who do not qualify for Medicaid, up to 200 percent of the poverty level, for citizens and legal residents. From CHIP's FAQ:
- Enrollment is open year-round. Apply online, by printed application or by calling 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669).
- DWS processes applications. After two or three business days, call DWS at 1-866-435-7414 to complete your interview; processing can take four to six weeks.
- Preventive care (well-child visits, immunizations, dental cleanings) has no co-pay, and total co-pays and deductibles are capped at 5 percent of family income per benefit year.
- Health plans are Select Health, Molina Healthcare of Utah and Healthy U; dental is through Premier Access.
- Having a baby while your other kids are on CHIP? Call DWS to see whether the new child qualifies.
Utah's separate State CHIP program for non-citizen children closed to new enrollment on January 31, 2026, according to CHIP's site; children already enrolled stay covered.
How to apply for Medicaid or CHIP
Utah Medicaid lists four ways: online through DWS, by mail, by fax (1-888-522-9505), or in person at any DWS office. A single multi-program application covers medical, SNAP, child care and financial help at once. For questions, call DWS at 1-866-435-7414.
Utah Medicaid also notes that most Medicaid programs can cover medical services from up to three months before the month you apply, if you would have qualified then. If a hospital bill arrived before you applied, ask about it.
The free extras that come with Utah County's programs
The Utah County Health Department's home visitation office, in operation since 1987, offers:
- Nurse-Family Partnership: a nurse visits weekly or every other week during pregnancy and after the birth.
- Parents as Teachers: a parent educator visits families with young children.
- Baby Steps: pregnant and postpartum women and partners can earn free diapers while working with a health educator to quit smoking or vaping. Other places to find diapers are in our diaper help guide.
- Two free birthing classes a month, one in English and one in Spanish.
- An affordable car seat program ($40 per seat) for Utah County residents on WIC, SNAP or Medicaid, after a free online course. See our car-seat guide.
Where else to look
For food beyond WIC (pantries, SNAP, school meals), see our guide to food help in Utah County. For adult coverage, the Marketplace and Medicaid expansion, see health insurance in Utah, explained. Student families should also read our student parents guide.
Related Guides
- Lactation Consultants and Breastfeeding Support in Utah Valley
- Food Help in Utah County
- Health Insurance in Utah, Explained
- The First Six Weeks in Utah Valley
- Doulas and Midwives in Utah Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WIC income limit in Utah for 2026?
What is Baby Your Baby in Utah?
What is the income limit for pregnancy Medicaid in Utah?
How long does pregnancy Medicaid last in Utah?
What is the income limit for CHIP in Utah?
Where are the WIC clinics in Utah County?
Can I get WIC if I am a student at BYU or UVU?
How do I apply for Medicaid or CHIP in Utah?
Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- How to apply (WIC income guidelines effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), Utah WIC, Utah DHHS. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Utah WIC, Utah DHHS: WIC Locations, Utah WIC, Utah DHHS. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Utah County Health Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
- WIC: Take a Class, Utah County Health Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Utah County Health Department: Breastfeeding, Utah County Health Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Baby Your Baby Information, Utah Medicaid. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Presumptive Eligibility, Utah Medicaid. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Home Visitation Programs - Welcome Baby, Utah County Health Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Pregnant Women: Medical Programs, Utah Department of Workforce Services. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Women's Services and Family Planning, Utah Medicaid. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Table VII - Income Limits for Medical and Medicare Cost-Sharing Programs (effective March 1, 2026), Utah DHHS Medicaid Policy Manual. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Utah DHHS CHIP: CHIP FAQs, Utah DHHS CHIP. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Utah DHHS CHIP: State CHIP, Utah DHHS CHIP. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Apply for Medicaid, Utah Medicaid. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Who Is Eligible?, Utah Medicaid. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Health Promotion: Services Offered (Child Car Seat Check, Affordable Car Seat Program), Utah County Health Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
