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

Jones County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Anson

Who it's for

The Jones County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: Jones County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. Covers physician services, lab/x-ray, three prescriptions per month, and inpatient/outpatient hospital services through participating providers. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: Anson General Hospital; Stamford Memorial Hospital. Rural areas served by Aspermont SBDC transit.. Hendrick Health System (Abilene) is the regional tertiary referral hospital for the entire West Central Texas region. Apply by calling Jones County at 325-823-3486.

Jones CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Anson General Hospital; Stamford Memorial Hospital. Rural areas served by Aspermont SBDC transit.. Hendrick (Abilene) is the tertiary referral; Hendrick's Financial Assistance Policy provides broader 250% FPL coverage for households above CIHCP threshold.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 325-823-3486

Renewals

annual recertification

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