Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Hopkins County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Hopkins County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Sulphur Springs
Who it's for
The Hopkins County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: Hopkins County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs. CHRISTUS St. Michael Texarkana and Paris Regional Health are the major regional referral hospitals for the Ark-Tex region. Apply by calling Hopkins County at 903-885-2275.
Hopkins CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs.
What you'll need
- Completed Hopkins County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Hopkins County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 903-885-2275
Renewals
annual recertification
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