Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for Wheeler County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP)
Wheeler County Commissioners Court — administers the County Indigent Health Care Program under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Wheeler
Who it's for
The Wheeler County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61 for low-income residents who don't qualify for other state or federal healthcare programs. Eligibility: Wheeler 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: Parkview Hospital (Wheeler). BSA Health System and Northwest Texas Healthcare System (Amarillo) are the regional tertiary referral hospitals for the entire 26-county Panhandle. Apply by calling Wheeler County at 806-826-5500.
Wheeler CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. Parkview Hospital (Wheeler). For tertiary care, BSA Health (400% FPL) and NWTHS in Amarillo are the regional referral hospitals; Panhandle Transit can transport CIHCP enrollees there at low cost.
What you'll need
- Completed Wheeler County CIHCP application
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of household resources/assets
- Proof of Wheeler County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 806-826-5500
Renewals
annual recertification
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