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

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

Who it's for

The Lamar County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: Lamar County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: Paris Regional Health (Paris) — major regional referral hospital. CHRISTUS St. Michael Texarkana and Paris Regional Health are the major regional referral hospitals for the Ark-Tex region. Apply by calling Lamar County at 903-737-2425.

Lamar CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Paris Regional Health (Paris) — major regional referral hospital.

What you'll need

Completed Lamar County CIHCP application
Proof of all household income
Proof of Lamar County residency
Photo identification
Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 903-737-2425

Renewals

annual recertification

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