Program Eligibility and Social Services

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Some locations may have unique hours please call the Healthcare Helpline at 512-248-3252 for information.


Phone: 512-248-3252
Fax: 512-248-7639
PESS@wilco.org


Program Eligibility Screening

Need Health Care Help?
The Indigent Health Care Program is designed to provide medical and prescription drug coverage for eligible, low-income Williamson 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:
Call the Healthcare Helpline at 512-248-3252 to find out if you might qualify services in Williamson County.

Looking for State Programs?

Visit www.yourtexasbenefits.com to learn more and apply, or call the Healthcare Helpline at 512-248-3252 for more information.
  • SNAP Food Benefits - helps families buy food for good health
  • Health Care - helps cover visits to doctors, dentists, and hospitals. Also covers medicines ordered by doctors and dentists
  • TANF Cash Help - helps families with children age 18 and younger pay for basic needs
  • WIC Food Benefits - helps pregnant, breastfeeding women and families with children younger than 5yrs buy healthy foods.

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Related Information:
Mental Health Services: Blubonnet Trails Community Services  - 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-800-841-1255
Texas DSHS - The County Indigent Health Care Program