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How to apply for La Salle County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
La Salle County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Cotulla
Who it's for
The La Salle County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: La Salle County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: Cotulla Hospital District (Cotulla). 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 La Salle County at 830-879-4040.
La Salle CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Cotulla Hospital District (Cotulla). Val Verde Regional Medical Center (300% FPL FAP, Del Rio) is the regional generous referral.
What you'll need
- Completed La Salle County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of La Salle County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 830-879-4040
Renewals
annual recertification
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