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How to apply for Donley County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)

Donley County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Clarendon

Who it's for

The Donley 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: Donley 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: Donley County Memorial Hospital (Clarendon). BSA Health System and Northwest Texas Healthcare System (Amarillo) are the regional tertiary referral hospitals for the entire 26-county Panhandle. Apply by calling Donley County at 806-874-3625.

Donley CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Donley County Memorial Hospital (Clarendon). 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 Donley County CIHCP application
  • Proof of all household income
  • Proof of household resources/assets
  • Proof of Donley County residency
  • Photo identification
  • Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 806-874-3625

Renewals

annual recertification

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