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Free & Low-Cost Health Resources in the RGV: Clinics, Insurance Help & Hotlines
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items 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 HHS Medicaid and CHIP page explains who qualifies and what is covered for kids, pregnant women and adults. Check eligibility here, then apply at Your Texas Benefits.
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 and Willacy County families on a sliding-scale fee. Bring proof of income to get the lowest rate.
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, drug coupons and low-cost clinics. Search your medicine by name to see every program that can lower the cost.
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 offers free, confidential help by call, text or chat, 24/7, in English and Spanish. Save 988 in your phone so it is there when someone needs it.
988 Lifeline
Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) gives free, expert help 24/7, and the webPOISONCONTROL tool works online too. Save the number in your phone if you have little ones at home.
Poison Control | Your trusted resource
2-1-1 Texas connects you to rides to medical appointments, food, utility help and local health programs. Call 2-1-1 or search online, free and open 24/7 in English and Spanish.
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 shares immunization schedules, school vaccine requirements and public health alerts for Texas families. Check the school vaccine list before each new school year.
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
CDC vaccine schedules for babies, kids, teens and adults are all in one place. Print the schedule for your family and bring it to checkups to stay on track with shots.
Vaccines & Immunizations
RxAssist lists free and low-cost prescription assistance programs from drug companies. Ask your provider to help with the forms.
RxAssist