Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for ECHDA (Ector County)
Ector County Hospital District — public hospital district operating ECHDA; provides healthcare assistance to indigent Ector County residents
Who it's for
The Ector County Hospital District Assistance Program (ECHDA) was created in November 1989 and provides healthcare assistance to indigent Ector County residents through Medical Center Hospital (Odessa). Eligibility is based on resources and income following State of Texas poverty guidelines. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents with established Ector County residency, not eligible for Medicaid, and uninsured. ECHDA covers inpatient hospital care, emergency room care, and outpatient care including diagnostic testing and therapy treatments. PRESCRIPTIONS LIMITED TO 3 PER MONTH; doctor visits limited to 1 family practice + 1 specialist per month. Apply at 432-640-1053 or visit the ECHDA office at 425 N. Odessa, TX 79761.
ECHDA: established public hospital district program for Ector County residents.
What you'll need
- Completed ECHDA application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of all household resources/assets
- Proof of Ector County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
- U.S. legal residency documentation
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 432-640-1053
Renewals
annual recertification
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