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Indigent program

DeWitt Medical District required posting

Annual income: Equal to 50% of the federal poverty rate

Amount paid per client: $5,000 annually (October 1-September 30)

Number of prescriptions offered: 2 prescriptions offered monthly

Requirements: Client must live in the hospital district, and cannot be enrolled in Medicaid

Basic services covered:

  • Physician services.
  • Annual physical examinations.
  • Immunizations.
  • Medical screening services:
    • Blood pressure.
    • Blood sugar.
    • Blood cholesterol.
  • Laboratory and x-ray services.
  • Family planning services.
  • Skilled nursing facility services.
  • Prescription drugs.
  • Rural health clinic services.
  • Inpatient hospital services.
  • Outpatient hospital services.

The Indigent Program Office is located in the Finance Department at Cuero Regional Hospital; ask for Holly Watson - Financial Counselor. The Indigent Program Office is located between the OB waiting room and the DME office by Physical Therapy.

Open Mon. through Fri., 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information regarding the Indigent Program, please call 361.275.3103 or 361.275.0520.

*Prescription Assistance and Daughters of Charity Insurance program will still be located at the CRH Human Resources Building located at 106 W. Reuss in Cuero.