Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Webb County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Webb County Commissioners Court — administers CIHCP under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Laredo
Who it's for
The Webb County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61. Eligibility: Webb County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: Laredo Medical Center and Doctors Hospital of Laredo — the two major Laredo hospitals serving the entire South Texas border region as regional tertiary referrals. Laredo Medical Center and Doctors Hospital of Laredo are the regional tertiary referral hospitals — both have Patient Financial Assistance Programs (typically 200% FPL or broader). Apply by calling Webb County at 956-523-4150.
Webb CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Laredo Medical Center and Doctors Hospital of Laredo — the two major Laredo hospitals serving the entire South Texas border region as regional tertiary referrals. Laredo Medical Center + Doctors Hospital of Laredo are regional tertiary referrals.
What you'll need
- Completed Webb County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Webb County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 956-523-4150
Renewals
annual recertification
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