06/01/2026
Mental health is health.
Many Utah employees are surprised to learn that their group health plan may already include mental health benefits, confidential counseling services, telehealth therapy, and even free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources for themselves and their household members. Federal parity laws also require mental health coverage to be treated similarly to physical health coverage in most group plans.
If you've ever wondered:
✔️ Does insurance cover therapy?
✔️ Will my employer know if I use mental health benefits?
✔️ What is an EAP and how does it work?
✔️ How do mental health benefits work in Utah group health insurance plans?
Our latest guide breaks it all down in plain English.
Read the full article and learn how to make the most of the benefits you may already have access to:
https://www.ark-ins.com/simple-guide-to-mental-health-benefits-utah-group-plan/
Key Points: Federal law requires mental health coverage to be equal to physical health coverage — so if your plan covers a regular doctor’s visit, it has to cover a therapist visit the same way. Many group plans include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which gives employees and their househ...