The Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act was passed by the Texas Legislature in 1985. This legislation made local governments responsible for the medical care to indigent persons who meet certain criteria.

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Location

Smith County Indigent Health Care
P.O. Box 132317
Tyler, Texas 75713

Phone: (903) 526-4405
Fax: (903) 535-9701

Office Hours:

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday and Closed on Friday

Eligibility

Residency
Each county is responsible for their indigent. It is the responsibility of the client to prove residency in Smith County.

Household Composition
This program was set up to cover single adults without dependent children, and couples without dependent children.

Income
The countable monthly income cannot exceed the TANF payment , approximately 21% of the federal poverty level.

Resources
Includes all assets or possessions, both liquid and non-liquid legally available to the household.

Application

To Request an application call 903-526-4405.

Complete an Interview
Appointments for eligibility are scheduled in the IHC office.