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

Who it's for

The Hays County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is administered by the Hays County Health Department and provides medical and prescription drug coverage for eligible low-income Hays County residents who don't qualify for other state or federal health care programs. The program covers: healthcare provider services, laboratory and x-ray, family planning services, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) services, three prescriptions per month, and inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Eligibility: Hays County resident, age 18+, household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level (the Texas statutory minimum), not eligible for or receiving Medicaid. Hays County does not maintain a public hospital district; Central Texas Medical Center (Adventist Health) in San Marcos and Seton Hays in Kyle are the primary partner hospitals. Apply at 101 Therman Dr, San Marcos TX 78666 (Monday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) or by calling 512-393-5520. For Hays residents above 21% FPL, Central Texas Medical Center and Seton Hays offer separate Patient Financial Assistance Programs with broader sliding-scale eligibility (typically 200% FPL).

What you'll need

• Completed Hays County CIHCP application
• Proof of all household income
• Proof of all household resources/assets
• Proof of Hays County residency
• Photo identification
• Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
• Citizenship or eligible non-citizen documentation

Where to apply

Renewals

annual recertification