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How to apply for Van Zandt County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)

Van Zandt County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Canton

Who it's for

The Van Zandt County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents. Eligibility: Van Zandt County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. Covers physician services, lab/x-ray, three prescriptions per month, and inpatient/outpatient hospital services through participating providers. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: UT Health East Texas-Athens / UT Health Tyler. UT Health East Texas (Tyler) and CHRISTUS Health (Tyler/Longview) are the regional tertiary referral hospitals — both offer their own Financial Assistance Programs for households above CIHCP threshold. Apply by calling Van Zandt County at 903-567-4133.

Van Zandt CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. UT Health East Texas-Athens / UT Health Tyler. UT Health East Texas (Tyler) is the tertiary referral; UT Health's Financial Assistance Policy provides broader 204-322% FPL coverage for households above CIHCP threshold.

What you'll need

Completed Van Zandt County CIHCP application
Proof of all household income
Proof of household resources/assets
Proof of Van Zandt County residency
Photo identification
Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 903-567-4133

Renewals

annual recertification

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