If you live in Travis County and are uninsured, we can help you get access to local doctors, specialists, and pharmacies through the Medical Access Program (MAP) or MAP Basic by Central Health, or through one of our healthcare partners.
Do you live in Travis County with a low income and no health insurance? Central Health’s Medical Access Program (MAP) may be able to help.
If you qualify, you and your family members can get the care you need.
Can’t enroll in the full Medical Access Program? You may still qualify for MAP Basic.
With MAP Basic, you can access:
MAP Basic has fewer services than MAP, but still provides basic health care coverage.
To see if you or your family are eligible for MAP or MAP Basic, contact us today at (512) 978-8130. Our staff will guide you through the simple application process.
MAP and MAP Basic are not federal programsAll uninsured Travis County residents are encouraged to apply, regardless of their U.S. residency status.
Enrolling in MAP or MAP Basic will not impact your path to a green card.
MAP and MAP Basic eligibility is based on the income you received in the last 30 days. Uninsured Travis County residents with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level qualify for MAP or MAP Basic if they meet all other eligibility criteria. See the table below.
| Family Size | 200% FPL* |
| 1 | $2,510 |
| 2 | $3,407 |
| 3 | $4,304 |
| 4 | $5,200 |
*Based on FY 2024 FPL. Levels are updated annually on March 1.
Learn more about Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) and what this means for your coverage.
You will need at least ONE of the following documents from each category:
Your household includes yourself, your spouse, and children living with you under age 18.
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Call 512-978-8130 to apply over the phone or to make an appointment to apply in-person.
Download and print the application:
English
Spanish
Fill it out and mail it with your supporting documents to:
Medical Access Program, PO BOX 300489, Austin, TX 78703.
If you are an outside person assisting a community member applying for MAP, please fill out the Central Health Authorization Form, to download:
If you are not eligible for MAP or MAP Basic, don’t worry. There are various resources that can help you access local, state, and federal health coverage programs.
Visit our Other Programs & Resources page for links to sliding fee scale clinics in Travis County, State, Federal and County programs, and additional resources.
Want to speak to someone instead? To receive personal assistance, call 2-1-1 if you’re in Travis County, or 1-877-541-7905 for other areas.
Call us at 512-978-8130 to talk with a MAP eligibility specialist.
Notice: The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s tax rate. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 6.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $5.86 (FIVE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-SIX CENTS).
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NOTICE: THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 6.0 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $6.18 (SIX DOLLARS AND EIGHTTEEN CENTS).
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