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How to apply for Jeff Davis County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Jeff Davis County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Fort Davis
Who it's for
The Jeff Davis County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 because Jeff Davis County does not maintain a public hospital district. The CIHCP provides basic healthcare coverage for eligible low-income Jeff Davis County residents who don't qualify for other state or federal healthcare programs. Eligibility typically requires: Jeff Davis County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level (the Texas statutory minimum); not eligible for or receiving Medicaid. Jeff Davis is in the Davis Mountains — second-smallest TX county by population. Big Bend Regional Medical Center (Alpine) and El Paso are the typical referral hospitals. Apply at Jeff Davis County offices, Fort Davis TX 79734 or by calling 432-426-3968.
The 21% FPL gate is the Texas statutory minimum — extremely strict. Only the very poorest Jeff Davis residents qualify. Jeff Davis is in the Davis Mountains — second-smallest TX county by population. Big Bend Regional Medical Center (Alpine) and El Paso are the typical referral hospitals. Jeff Davis's extreme remoteness means tertiary care typically requires a 200+ mile trip; CIHCP may cover some referral costs.
What you'll need
- Completed Jeff Davis County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of all household resources/assets
- Proof of Jeff Davis County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 432-426-3968
Renewals
annual recertification
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