As a nurse practitioner in the Valley, I get asked all the time where to get care without breaking the bank. These are the free and low-cost health resources I share with patients and families: sliding-scale clinics, help applying for Medicaid and CH...
Your Texas Benefits lets you apply for Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP and WIC in one place and check your case status. Download the app for reminders.
Your Texas Benefits
Texas Medicaid and CHIP explained: who qualifies and what is covered for kids, pregnant women and adults.
Medicaid and CHIP | Texas Health and Human Services
Shop Marketplace health plans during open enrollment. Many families qualify for big savings on monthly premiums based on income.
Healthcare.gov
Find a community health center near you. They charge on a sliding scale based on income, even if you don't have insurance.
Find a Health Center
Nuestra Clinica del Valle is a local community clinic network serving Valley families with sliding-scale primary care. Bring proof of income for a lower fee.
Nuestra Clinica del Valle San Juan Central
Su Clinica offers medical, dental and behavioral health care for Cameron County families, with sliding-scale fees.
Su Clinica
Texas WIC gives healthy food, breastfeeding support and nutrition help to moms, babies and kids under 5. Apply even if you work.
Texas WIC
NeedyMeds is a free database of patient assistance programs and coupons that help pay for prescriptions.
NeedyMeds
GoodRx compares cash prices on prescriptions at nearby pharmacies. Sometimes it's cheaper than your copay, so always check.
GoodRx
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 any time, free and confidential, in English or Spanish.
988 Lifeline
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222, free and available 24/7. Save it in your phone if you have little ones at home.
Poison Control | Your trusted resource
Dial 2-1-1 for help with rides to appointments, food, utilities and local health programs. Free and available 24/7.
2-1-1 Texas
Diabetes is very common in the Valley. The CDC has free tools on prevention and managing blood sugar, plus a 1-minute risk test.
Diabetes
Texas DSHS has immunization schedules, school vaccine requirements and public health updates for families.
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
CDC vaccine schedules for kids and adults, all in one place. Print one for your fridge to stay on track.
Vaccines & Immunizations
RxAssist lists free and low-cost prescription assistance programs from drug companies. Ask your provider to help with the forms.
