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How to apply for Caldwell County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Caldwell County Indigent Health Care Program — administered through the Caldwell County Commissioners Court under TX H&S Code Chapter 61
Who it's for
The Caldwell 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 Caldwell County does not maintain a public hospital district. The CIHCP provides medical and prescription drug coverage for eligible low-income Caldwell County residents who don't qualify for other state or federal healthcare programs. Eligibility typically requires: Caldwell 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 Edgar B. Davis Hospital (Luling) is the primary partner hospital. Apply at Caldwell County offices, Lockhart TX 78644 or by calling 512-398-1830.
The 21% FPL gate is the Texas statutory minimum — extremely strict. Only Caldwell residents at or near SSI income levels qualify. Seton Edgar B. Davis is the practical hospital partner. For Caldwell 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 Caldwell County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of all household resources/assets
- Proof of Caldwell 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: 512-398-1830
Renewals
annual recertification
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