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How to apply for Deaf Smith County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Hereford
Who it's for
The Deaf Smith County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents who don't qualify for other state or federal healthcare programs. Eligibility: Deaf Smith 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: Hereford Regional Medical Center. BSA Health System and Northwest Texas Healthcare System (Amarillo) are the regional tertiary referral hospitals for the entire 26-county Panhandle. Apply by calling Deaf Smith County at 806-363-7000.
Deaf Smith CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Hereford Regional Medical Center. For tertiary care, BSA Health (400% FPL) and NWTHS in Amarillo are the regional referral hospitals; Panhandle Transit can transport CIHCP enrollees there at low cost.
What you'll need
- Completed Deaf Smith County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of household resources/assets
- Proof of Deaf Smith County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 806-363-7000
Renewals
annual recertification
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