Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Cass County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Cass County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Linden
Who it's for
The Cass County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: Cass County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: Cass Regional Medical Center (Atlanta). CHRISTUS St. Michael Texarkana and Paris Regional Health are the major regional referral hospitals for the Ark-Tex region. Apply by calling Cass County at 903-756-5071.
Cass CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Cass Regional Medical Center (Atlanta).
What you'll need
- Completed Cass County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Cass County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 903-756-5071
Renewals
annual recertification
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