Documents to Bring
The following are the documents you must bring to ECHOS when applying.
Benefits Application Assistance
Health and Social Services Application Assistance
ECHOS is a healthcare access advocate. Our Community Health Workers help families access the services they are eligible to receive. We assist families submitting applications for state and county medical and social services.
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Families come to ECHOS to apply for benefits they are eligible to receive, allowing them greater access to medical care and nutritious food.
State and County Application Assistance Program
- Harris Health System -Financial Assistance Program (Gold Card) Uninsured families receive medical services at a Harris Health System primary care clinic rather than in the emergency room at a very reduced price. Gold Card FAP Document Requirements
- Children’s Medicaid/CHIP Programs Provides medical care for children whose parents are unemployed or unable to get or afford health insurance where they work.
- Medicaid/CHIP Perinatal Programs So women receive prenatal care and deliver full-term, healthy babies.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Provides healthy food for families who rely on food pantries as a supplemental source of food.
Medicaid Medicare CHIP Chip Perinatal and Food Stamps Documents