County Affairs

Through the Office of Health Policy and Legislative Affairs, counties and hospital districts partner with the University of Texas Medical Branch to provide health care services to their eligible indigent residents. The Office of County Affairs has a dedicated staff assisting county and hospital district partners with appointment scheduling, authorization, registration, and patient notification.

If you represent a county or hospital district interested in direct contracting for health care services with UTMB, please contact County Affairs.

Forms for Contracted Counties and Hospital Districts
Exhibit A – Sample Card
Exhibit B – Clinical Information – County / Hospital District Referral Form

Web Resources
Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act
(Texas Statutes – Chapter 61: Health & Safety Code)

County Indigent Health Care Program
(Texas Department of State Health Services)

Contracted County Plan Code Information
(For UTMB Internal Staff)