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How to apply for Johnson County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)

Johnson County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program; located in Cleburne

Who it's for

The Johnson County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents who don't qualify for other state or federal healthcare programs. Eligibility: Johnson County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level (the Texas statutory minimum); not Medicaid-eligible. CIHCP covers physician services, lab/x-ray, three prescriptions per month, and inpatient/outpatient hospital services through participating providers. PRIMARY HOSPITALS: Texas Health Cleburne, USMD Hospital at Arlington. Apply by calling Johnson County at 817-202-4262.

Johnson CIHCP. Texas Health Cleburne, USMD Hospital at Arlington.

What you'll need

Completed Johnson County CIHCP application
Proof of all household income
Proof of all household resources/assets
Proof of Johnson County residency
Photo identification
Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 817-202-4262

Renewals

annual recertification

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