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

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

Who it's for

The McCulloch County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents who don't qualify for other state or federal healthcare programs. Eligibility: McCulloch 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: Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital (Brady). Shannon Medical Center (San Angelo) is the regional tertiary referral hospital for the entire Concho Valley. Apply by calling McCulloch County at 325-597-1707.

McCulloch CIHCP at 21% FPL. Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital (Brady). Shannon Medical Center (San Angelo) is the regional tertiary referral; CVTD demand-response can transport CIHCP enrollees to San Angelo at no cost (rural FREE program).

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 325-597-1707

Renewals

annual recertification

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