Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Kinney County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Kinney County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Brackettville
Who it's for
The Kinney County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: Kinney 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 Del Rio (Val Verde Regional) or Uvalde (UMH) hospitals. For regional tertiary care, Uvalde Memorial Hospital and Val Verde Regional Medical Center (Del Rio) are the typical referral hospitals; San Antonio hospitals (University Health, CHRISTUS) for complex care. Apply by calling Kinney County at 830-563-2240.
Kinney CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. No hospital in county; residents access Del Rio (Val Verde Regional) or Uvalde (UMH) hospitals. Val Verde Regional Medical Center (300% FPL FAP, Del Rio) is the regional generous referral.
What you'll need
- Completed Kinney County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Kinney County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 830-563-2240
Renewals
annual recertification
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