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Big Bend Hospital District outlines county health program, eligibility and drug assistance to Alpine council
Summary
Big Bend Regional Hospital District staff told the Alpine City Council about a county medical program that serves adults who do not qualify for Medicaid, describing covered services, eligibility rules and an Rx assistance program.
Big Bend Regional Hospital District staff told the Alpine City Council on a regular meeting night about a county medical program that provides primary care, limited dental and vision, durable medical equipment and a separate prescription assistance grant for residents of Presidio and Brewster counties who do not qualify for Medicaid.
The presentation explained who can enroll and what the program covers. “You must not qualify for Medicaid. You must live in Presidio, Brewster County, be 18 years and over,” Mariel Diaz, director of client services for Big Bend Health, said. She listed covered services including physician visits, basic dental and vision care, specialist referrals when authorized, medically necessary…
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