NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
Orange County
Social Services
1502 Strickland
Drive, Suite 5
Orange, Texas 77630
(409) 882-7838
Vidor Office: (409)
769-9861 (Thursdays)
Location: 355 Claiborne
Vidor, Texas 77662
Mailing
Address: 801 West Division Street
Orange, Texas
77630
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 :00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Director: Jennifer Pool Assistant: Shiloh Barrow
Orange County Social Services is currently in charge of administering the County Indigent Health Care Progam. Individuals interested in applying for assistance may contact the office to request an application. Upon request, an application with an appointment notice for an interview will be mailed. The eligibility requirements are based on available income and resources. If an individual qualifies for assistance, medical and prescription assistance will be offered. Medical care will be recieved through the Orange County Primary Health Care Clinic. Conditions requiring specialized care will be referred to a local physician.
Below is a list of information required to complete an interview:
ORANGE COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE/MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Do not mail in application, bring it to your scheduled interview!
In order to process your application you must bring the following information to your interview:
Completed application
Proof you are an Orange County resident such as:
A.
Drivers' license
B. Mail addressed to you at your current address
C.
Voters' registration
Social Security cards for all household members
Proof of income for all household members such as:
A.
Check stubs for past 90 days or statement from the employer. If
self-employed, your records.
B. Copy of SSI, Social Security, AFDC, Child
Support, Workman's Comp
C. If paid in cash, bring a statement from the
employer
A current bank statement -- checking and/or savings
Savings account passbooks
Most recent Income Tax Return (Copy of original)
Copies of all insurance policies -- hospitalization, life, and burial
If you are unemployed you must show proof of how you are living, proof of your last employment period (letter from the employer)
Proof you applied for unemployment benefits and registered with "Job Workforce"
If you have a lawsuit pending, we must have a statement from your attorney as to the status of the case and record of any money advantage
If you have applied for SSI/SSD submit proof
Proof of food stamps
If you are divorced or legally separated, submit proof
If you have any questions, you can e-mail any questions to Orange County Social Services.
