Utah’s Department of Human Services (DHS) licenses RTCs but does not require general liability or professional liability insurance. This means facilities can legally operate without coverage for negligent supervision, and abuse allegations.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of their child requires parents to be diligent and assertive in seeking comprehensive information from these RTC’s.
If an RTC discourages or refuses to answer a parent from asking questions about those basic items, a parent should skip consideration of that RTC and move on to another more professional facility if at all possible.
Why verify Residential Treatment insurance? Choosing an uninsured residential treatment center could leave your family financially devastated if accidents occur. Learn how uninsured RTCs risk teens’ safety through real cases like reckless joyrides and uninsured transport—and use our step-by-step checklist to ensure your facility carries critical coverage. Protect your child’s future and your finances with this essential guide for Utah parents.