Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Palo Pinto County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Palo Pinto County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program; located in Palo Pinto
Who it's for
The Palo Pinto 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: Palo Pinto County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level (the Texas statutory minimum); not Medicaid-eligible. CIHCP covers physician services, lab/x-ray, three prescriptions per month, and inpatient/outpatient hospital services through participating providers. PRIMARY HOSPITALS: Palo Pinto General Hospital (Mineral Wells). Apply by calling Palo Pinto County at 940-659-1200.
Palo Pinto CIHCP. Palo Pinto General Hospital (Mineral Wells).
What you'll need
- Completed Palo Pinto County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of all household resources/assets
- Proof of Palo Pinto County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 940-659-1200
Renewals
annual recertification
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