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How to apply for Knox County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Knox County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Benjamin
Who it's for
The Knox County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: Knox 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: Knox County Hospital District (Knox City). Hendrick Health System (Abilene) is the regional tertiary referral hospital for the entire West Central Texas region. Apply by calling Knox County at 940-454-2125.
Knox CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Knox County Hospital District (Knox City). 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 Knox County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of household resources/assets
- Proof of Knox County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 940-454-2125
Renewals
annual recertification
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