Financial Resources for Patients and Families
Medicaid
Texas Medicaid Health Plan (TMHP) is the State of Texas Medicaid Program for low-income eligible Texas residents. There are qualifications and an application process to be a recipient. Peterson Health has an on-site representative to assist patients with Medicaid eligibility and enrollment.
Medicare
Medicare is health insurance for:
- People 65 or older
- People under 65 with certain disabilities
- People of any age with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant)
Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) covers inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, and home health care.
Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers doctors’ and other health care providers’ services, outpatient care, durable medical equipment, and home health care. It also helps cover some preventive services. (Most people pay a monthly Medicare Part B premium.)
Note: If you have limited income and resources, you may qualify for help paying your Medicare Part B and/or prescription drug coverage costs. You can apply for help at your county FSD office. If you have Medicare questions, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides aid to people who cannot achieve gainful employment due to a permanent disabling condition. Individuals who believe that they qualify for Social Security disability can get disability benefits by submitting an initial application for disability benefits: http://www.ssa.gov/disability.
For more information on all available programs and eligibility requirements, please contact our eligibility representative, the Patient Access Department of the hospital’s main campus by phone at 830.258.7744.