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 receipant. PRMC has staff at the Hospital to assist patients in the Medicaid eligibility and enrollment process.
- Please Contact our (HSI Representatives) located in the Admission Department of the Hospital, or the discharge registrar in the Emergency department.
- By phone at (830) 258-7744 or by email : contact: hsi@petersonrmc.com
Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides aid to people who are unable to 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:
- Please Contact our (HSI Representatives) in person located in the Admission Department of the Hospital, or the discharge registrar in the Emergency department.
- By phone at (830) 258-7744 or by email : contact: hsi@petersonrmc.com
- Online at http://www.ssa.gov/disability
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) – Helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, and home health care.
Medicare Part B (medical insurance) – Helps cover doctors’ and other health care providers’ services, outpatient care, durable medical equipment, and home health care. 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).