Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Callahan County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Callahan County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Baird
Who it's for
The Callahan County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: Callahan County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. Covers physician services, lab/x-ray, three prescriptions per month, and inpatient/outpatient hospital services through participating providers. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: No hospital in county; residents access Abilene (Hendrick) or Eastland hospitals. Hendrick Health System (Abilene) is the regional tertiary referral hospital for the entire West Central Texas region. Apply by calling Callahan County at 325-854-1217.
Callahan CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. No hospital in county; residents access Abilene (Hendrick) or Eastland hospitals. Hendrick (Abilene) is the tertiary referral; Hendrick's Financial Assistance Policy provides broader 250% FPL coverage for households above CIHCP threshold.
What you'll need
- Completed Callahan County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of household resources/assets
- Proof of Callahan County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 325-854-1217
Renewals
annual recertification
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