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

San Saba County Commissioners Court — administers CIHCP under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in San Saba

Who it's for

The San Saba County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61. Eligibility: San Saba County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: Hill Country Memorial Hospital (Hill Country Healthcare San Saba) — small community hospital. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple (Bell County) is the regional academic medical center / tertiary referral; AdventHealth Central Texas in Killeen is the other major regional referral. Both have Patient Financial Assistance Programs (typically 200% FPL or broader). Apply by calling San Saba County at 325-372-3608.

San Saba CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Hill Country Memorial Hospital (Hill Country Healthcare San Saba) — small community hospital. Baylor Scott & White Temple + AdventHealth Central Texas Killeen are regional tertiary referrals.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 325-372-3608

Renewals

annual recertification

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