Hays County Indigent Health Care Program

The Hays County Indigent Health Care Program is designed to provide medical and prescription drug coverage for eligible, low-income Hays County residents who don’t qualify for other state or federal health care programs.

Benefits:

• Medically necessary office visits and annual physical exams
• Diagnostic testing and imaging
• Specialist care upon referral of primary physician
• Hospitalization (maximum of 30 days or $30,000 in eligible expenses, whichever comes first)
• Emergency room care
• Prescription eyewear every two years
• Prescription medications limited to three per month, no more than 30-day supply
• Mental health services, including counseling
• Wilco Care pays up to $30,000 of eligible expenses to providers per program year

Requirements:

• Williamson County resident 18 years of age or older.
• Income less than 21% of the Federal Poverty Level.
• Countable resources under Health and Safety Code Chapter 61- Sec 61.008
• Social Security card
• Ineligible for Medicaid

Call the Hays County Health Department at 512-393-5520 to find out if you might qualify services in Hays County.