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How to apply for Hudspeth County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Hudspeth County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Sierra Blanca
Who it's for
The Hudspeth County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 because Hudspeth County does not maintain a public hospital district. The CIHCP provides basic healthcare coverage for eligible low-income Hudspeth County residents who don't qualify for other state or federal healthcare programs. Eligibility typically requires: Hudspeth County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level (the Texas statutory minimum); not eligible for or receiving Medicaid. Adjacent to El Paso County; most Hudspeth residents access El Paso hospitals (UMC, Tenet hospitals). Apply at Hudspeth County offices, Sierra Blanca TX 79851 or by calling 915-369-2301.
The 21% FPL gate is the Texas statutory minimum — extremely strict. Only the very poorest Hudspeth residents qualify. Adjacent to El Paso County; most Hudspeth residents access El Paso hospitals (UMC, Tenet hospitals). Hudspeth's extreme remoteness means tertiary care typically requires a 200+ mile trip; CIHCP may cover some referral costs.
What you'll need
- Completed Hudspeth County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of all household resources/assets
- Proof of Hudspeth County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 915-369-2301
Renewals
annual recertification
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