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

Wichita County Commissioners Court — administers CIHCP under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61; located in Wichita Falls

Who it's for

The Wichita County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) is required by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 61. Eligibility: Wichita County resident age 18+; household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level; not Medicaid-eligible. PRIMARY HOSPITAL: United Regional Health Care System (Wichita Falls) — the major regional referral hospital serving the entire NorTex region; Kell West Regional Hospital (Wichita Falls). United Regional Health Care System (Wichita Falls) is the major regional tertiary referral hospital for the entire NorTex region. Apply by calling Wichita County at 940-766-8127.

Wichita CIHCP at 21% FPL — very strict. United Regional Health Care System (Wichita Falls) — the major regional referral hospital serving the entire NorTex region; Kell West Regional Hospital (Wichita Falls). United Regional (Wichita Falls) is the regional tertiary referral.

What you'll need

Completed Wichita County CIHCP application
Proof of all household income
Proof of Wichita County residency
Photo identification
Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid ineligibility

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 940-766-8127

Renewals

annual recertification

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