How to apply for WilCo Care Card — Williamson County Indigent Health Care Program in Texas

Who it's for

Williamson County operates its County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) through the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), which administers the WilCo Care Card program. Williamson County does not maintain a public hospital district but partners with St. David's Round Rock and St. David's Georgetown hospitals through the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) program (since 2007) to fund inpatient and outpatient hospital services for eligible WilCo Care members. The WilCo Care Card covers: medically necessary doctor visits and annual physical exams, diagnostic testing and imaging, specialist care with primary physician referral, emergency room care, hospitalization (maximum 30 days or $30,000 in eligible expenses per program year, whichever comes first), prescription eyewear every two years, prescription medications (up to three per month, 30-day supply), and mental health services including counseling. WilCo Care pays up to $30,000 of eligible expenses per program year. Eligibility: Williamson County resident, age 18+, household income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level (the Texas statutory minimum), countable resources within the Health and Safety Code Chapter 61 limit, and ineligible for Medicaid. Apply by calling the WCCHD Healthcare Helpline at 512-248-3252 or visiting wcchd.org. The same helpline also runs WCCHD's Benefits Enrollment Center, which helps adults 65+ and adults with disabilities apply for Medicare Extra Help, Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid and SNAP at no cost. The WilCo Care Card is accepted by providers across Williamson and at some providers in Bell and Travis counties.

What you'll need

• Completed WilCo Care Card application
• Proof of all household income (paycheck stubs, Social Security award letter)
• Proof of all household resources/assets
• Proof of Williamson County residency
• Photo identification
• Proof of uninsured status and Medicaid/Medicare ineligibility
• Citizenship or eligible non-citizen documentation

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about WilCo Care Card — Williamson County Indigent Health Care Program. 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 WilCo Care Card application, proof of all household income (paycheck stubs, Social Security award letter), proof of all household resources/assets — 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 required