May 14, 2025
Utah Insurance Department Fraud Division Recognized for Excellence in Policy Management and Training
The Insurance Fraud Division has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2024 by Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that empower performance excellence in public safety. The Lexipol Connect program tracks the Utah Insurance Fraud Division performance on five metrics proven to measure success in policy management. The Insurance Fraud Division achieved Gold, the highest level
May 5, 2025
Proposed 2027 Utah Essential Health Benefit Plan
The Utah Insurance Department has proposed changing the State’s essential health benefit plan for the 2027 plan year. This plan will apply only to the individual and small employer comprehensive health insurance market. All changes to Utah’s benchmark plan will require approval by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS). The Department posted all proposed changes to the benchmark
February 6, 2025
UID Releases 2024 Health Insurance Market Report
The Department strives to ensure that Utah has an adequate and healthy insurance market. The purpose of this report is to provide an annual evaluation of Utah’s commercial health insurance market as required by Utah Code § 31A-2-201.2. […]
January 17, 2025
Don’t Get Soaked by Water Mitigation Fraud
Know what it is going to cost before you sign. Don’t rely on your plumber or anyone else who refers a water mitigation company. Don’t accept referrals for services blindly. Be aware of equipment used.
January 17, 2025
Help Put an End to Insurance Fraud
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December 3, 2024
Opticare of Utah in Liquidation News
On December 12, 2024, Utah’s Third District Court issued an order placing Opticare of Utah into liquidation. The liquidation order appoints the Utah Insurance Commissioner as the company’s liquidator, and authorizes the Commissioner to: Information about the liquidation, including a copy of the order, is available at https://www.utinsreceivers.org/Opticare.htm. Affected parties with questions can contact Opticare of Utah in Liquidation at
November 20, 2024
Insurance Fraud Videos from the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud
The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud is an organization that brings together consumers, insurers, government agencies, legislators, prosecutors, and other partners to fight insurance fraud in America.
November 18, 2024
What is Insurance Fraud?
Insurance fraud is a crime!$308.6 billion is lost to insurance fraud each year! It’s a crime we all pay for!Insurance fraud costs consumers approximately $900 a year in additional premiums! Report insurance fraud!If you believe someone’s committing insurance fraud REPORT IT! What is Insurance Fraud?

November 18, 2024
Governor Declares Nov. 17-23 as “Insurance Fraud Awareness Week In Utah”
Whereas, insurance fraud poses a threat to the financial well-being of the hard-working citizens of the state of Utah; Whereas, fraudulent activities affect approximately 30% of Utah policyholders’ insurance premiums and are estimated to cost American businesses and consumers $308.6 billion annually; Whereas, insurance fraud manifests in various forms including arson, fictitious thefts, staged accidents, fictitious injuries, premium fraud, organized
March 20, 2024
Consumer Alert: Beware of Fake Shipping Insurance
The Utah Insurance Department warns consumers of unlicensed companies and individuals that offer coverage for packages that are damaged in shipping or stolen from porches. Some companies will use technicalities and fine print to avoid paying consumers. Others may not have the necessary cash on hand to pay claims. […]
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