How to apply for Uvalde Memorial Hospital Charity Care + Uvalde County CIHCP

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.

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

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Uvalde Memorial Hospital Charity Care + Uvalde County CIHCP. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need completed UMH Charity Care application OR Uvalde County CIHCP application, proof of all household income, proof of Uvalde County residency (for CIHCP) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

annual recertification