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How to apply for Henderson County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Henderson County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Athens
Who it's for
The Henderson County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: Henderson 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: UT Health Henderson (Athens). UT Health East Texas (Tyler) and CHRISTUS Health (Tyler/Longview) are the regional tertiary referral hospitals — both offer their own Financial Assistance Programs for households above CIHCP threshold. Apply by calling Henderson County at 903-675-6125.
Henderson CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. UT Health Henderson (Athens). UT Health East Texas (Tyler) is the tertiary referral; UT Health's Financial Assistance Policy provides broader 204-322% FPL coverage for households above CIHCP threshold.
What you'll need
- Completed Henderson County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of household resources/assets
- Proof of Henderson County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 903-675-6125
Renewals
annual recertification
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