Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Uvalde Memorial Hospital Charity Care + Uvalde County CIHCP
Uvalde Memorial Hospital (UMH) — the principal hospital in Uvalde County and regional referral hospital for the Middle Rio Grande region; nonprofit hospital providing $23M+ in charity care annually
Who it's for
Uvalde Memorial Hospital (UMH) is the principal hospital in Uvalde County and the regional referral hospital for the Middle Rio Grande region. UMH provided over $23 million in charity care in 2020 and receives approximately $500,000 per year designated for charity care. UMH provides care to patients meeting criteria under their charity care policy without charge or at discounted rates. Apply through UMH Patient Financial Services. Uvalde County also operates a CIHCP under Texas H&S Code Chapter 61 (21% FPL) for residents requiring county-administered indigent healthcare beyond UMH's charity care. Apply via UMH at umhtx.org or Uvalde County at 830-278-3318.
UMH provided $23M+ in charity care in 2020 — distinctive among rural TX hospitals modeled. Uvalde County CIHCP at 21% FPL is supplemental.
What you'll need
- Completed UMH Charity Care application OR Uvalde County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Uvalde County residency (for CIHCP)
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 830-278-6251
Renewals
annual recertification
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