Indigent health office reports fewer prescriptions costs, new partnerships reduce county expenses

At the Wichita County Commissioners Court on May 9, the county’s indigent health office presented its monthly activity report, highlighting partnerships and operational changes that staff said have reduced county prescription and burial costs.

Indigent health staff said the office serves roughly 91 active clients in the regular program and estimated a total caseload near 96 as of the reporting date. The office reported seven clients on an IEP track that does not cover prescriptions or specialty care. Staff said tighter eligibility checks, better outreach and new vendor relationships have lowered county spending in recent years: reimbursements for burial and…