How to Get Free Medical Care in Texas
For many people in Texas struggling to make ends meet in a less than stable economy, health coverage and medical care can become another bill we can't afford. Fortunately, there are health care options and places to get free medical care in Texas. There are programs set up in the State of Texas that provide help when individuals need low-income or even free medical acre.
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Consider government help with medical care through Medicaid. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HSSC) offers free Medicaid health coverage to qualifying individuals and families. Medicaid covers not only basic and emergency health care, but vision and dental expenses too. Low-income families must fill out an application that their local HSSC, call to have an application delivered or download an application for Medicaid at the HSSC website.
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Find out if you qualify for Medicaid and other Texas State funding for free medical care. Income and household requirements for Medicaid can change from year to year, so check with the HSSC to find if there are new qualifications. Currently, Medicaid is available to income parents and children and pregnant or disabled individuals.
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Get free medical care for children. If a family does not meet the income requirements for free medical care with Medicaid, Texas children can still be covered under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Children's Medicaid. CHIP or Children's Medicaid medical coverage is available to children under 19 years old who do not qualify for regular Medicaid, but are still low-income.
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Find free medical care in San Antonio. There are many free or partial pay clinics in the San Antonio area. The Salvation Hope Center, Respite Care of San Antonio and 36th Street Dental Clinic all offer medical care to individuals in need.
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Locate clinics and hospitals in Houston who provide free medical care. Texas residents in the Houston have many choices for medical care help. Community Clinic Inc. on Olmos drive, Eleos Center, Healthcare for the Homeless Project, H.O.M.E.S. Clinic and The Family Service Center either provide medical care or help individuals find affordable or free medical services.
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Check out local groups that help Texas residents in the Dallas area get free medical care. The Agape Medical Clinic at United Methodist Church, Church Health Ministries Clinic, Dallas Academy of Medicine, Dallas County Hospital District and East Dallas Health Center help people with free or low-income medical care.
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