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How to apply for Burnet County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Burnet County Indigent Health Care Program — located at Burnet County offices
Who it's for
The Burnet County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 (the County Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act of 1985) because Burnet County does not maintain a public hospital district. The CIHCP provides medical and prescription drug coverage for eligible low-income Burnet County residents who don't qualify for other state or federal healthcare programs. Eligibility typically requires: Burnet County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level (the Texas statutory minimum); not eligible for or receiving Medicaid. Services typically cover: physician services, lab and x-ray, three prescriptions per month, inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Seton Highland Lakes (Burnet) is the primary partner hospital. Hospitalization typically capped per program year. Apply at 220 S. Pierce Street, Burnet TX 78611 or by calling 512-756-5420.
The 21% FPL gate is the Texas statutory minimum — extremely strict. Only Burnet residents at or near SSI income levels qualify. Seton Highland Lakes is the practical hospital partner. For Burnet residents above 21% FPL, the dominant private hospital's own Patient Financial Assistance Program (typically at 200% FPL) is the broader pathway.
What you'll need
- Completed Burnet County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of all household resources/assets
- Proof of Burnet County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
- Citizenship or eligible non-citizen documentation
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 512-756-5420
Renewals
annual recertification
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