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How to apply for Jim Hogg County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Jim Hogg County Commissioners Court — administers CIHCP under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Hebbronville
Who it's for
The Jim Hogg County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61. Eligibility: Jim Hogg County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: No hospital in county; residents access Hebbronville Health Center for primary care; tertiary care via Laredo (Webb), Alice (Jim Wells), or Corpus Christi. Laredo Medical Center and Doctors Hospital of Laredo are the regional tertiary referral hospitals — both have Patient Financial Assistance Programs (typically 200% FPL or broader). Apply by calling Jim Hogg County at 361-527-3015.
Jim Hogg CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. No hospital in county; residents access Hebbronville Health Center for primary care; tertiary care via Laredo (Webb), Alice (Jim Wells), or Corpus Christi. Laredo Medical Center + Doctors Hospital of Laredo are regional tertiary referrals.
What you'll need
- Completed Jim Hogg County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Jim Hogg County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 361-527-3015
Renewals
annual recertification
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