Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Shannon Medical Center Charity Care + Tom Green County Indigent Health Care
Shannon Medical Center — independent nonprofit hospital, the principal hospital in Tom Green County and tertiary referral center for the entire 14-county CVCOG region; Tom Green County has CONTRACTED Shannon (plus La Esperanza Clinics) as the designated provider for the County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Who it's for
Tom Green County's hospital safety net combines TWO programs delivered through the same provider network: (1) Shannon Medical Center Charity Care Program — discounted care for low-income uninsured patients regardless of county of residence (sliding scale by income/family size); (2) Tom Green County CIHCP — contracted to Shannon Medical Center, Clinics & affiliates, and La Esperanza Clinics as the designated providers for indigent healthcare. Shannon Pharmaceutical Assistance Program provides prescription assistance under both programs. Apply for Shannon Charity Care by calling 325-747-5307 (Shannon Customer Service). Apply for Tom Green County CIHCP at 19 North Irving, San Angelo TX 76903.
Shannon Charity Care is broader (any low-income uninsured); Tom Green CIHCP is county-resident-only with stricter income criteria. La Esperanza Clinics provide primary care under both pathways. Shannon Pharmaceutical Assistance handles prescription support.
What you'll need
- Completed Shannon Financial Assistance application OR Tom Green County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of household resources/assets
- Proof of Tom Green County residency (for CIHCP)
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 325-747-5307
Renewals
annual recertification
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