In this guide, I will show you where to find Harris Health eligibility Centers in Houston to help you apply for the gold card.
Harris health Eligibility Centers are the gateway to receiving low-cost health care through the Harris Health System. These locations can help you to better understand the documents that are needed to apply for Gold Card and also help you complete the application.
I’m Nick Bryant, founder of Houstoncasemanagers.com, where we help professionals and citizens navigate healthcare services in Houston by connecting you to places like these eligibility centers.
Today I will explain how the eligibility centers work and even show you where you can find Harris health eligibility centers near you.
Harris Health System is a safety net program in Harris County, Texas that provides Affordable Health Care to low-income families and people who are uninsured.
Harris Health provides a local health coverage called the gold card or Harris Health financial assistance plan that is accepted at all Harris Health System clinics.
Harris Health System primarily serves low-income families in Houston. To receive a discount on services at Harris Health clinics your household income must not exceed 150% of the Federal Poverty Level.
You can still be seen at Harris Health System if you have private insurance because they accept coverages like Medicaid, Medicare, or employer health insurance plans.
To receive treatment at a Harris Health System Clinic you will need to apply for the Gold Card. You can do this by printing an application and mailing it to the Harris Health System. Another way to apply is by visiting one of the Harris Health eligibility centers. For step-by-step instructions on applying for the Gold Card see our guide titled How To Apply For Harris Health Gold Card.
Editor’s Note: Use the following links to download a Harris Health application in: English , Spanish , Vietnamese .
There are four Harris Health Eligibility Centers located in the Houston area. No matter where you live in Harris County you will find an eligibility center that is located within 5 miles of your home.
Below you will find the list of four Harris health eligibility centers that can help you apply for a Gold Card. You can reach any of these clinics by dialing the Harris Health eligibility line at 713.566.6509 .
This Northwest Houston eligibility center is located in the Acres Homes neighborhood. The address for this center is 818 Ringold St., Houston, TX 77088.
This Sunnyside clinic is located in SE Houston, just off Cullen Blvd. The address is 3550-A Swingle Road, Houston, TX 77047.
El Franco Lee is an SW Houston eligibility center that is located at 8901 Boone Road, Houston, TX 77099.
The business hours for El Franco Lee clinic are:
Strawberry Clinic in Pasadena TX is located at 927 Shaw Ave, Pasadena, TX 77506.
These sites also serve as drop-off locations for your Gold Card application and the supporting documents. You can find a list of all the documents needed in the following section.
To see the specific documents that are accepted visit the Harris Health Patient Eligibility page .
The Harris Health Gold Card provides affordable medical care to low-income families in Houston. The cost of healthcare is determined by factors like your household monthly income and your household size.
