The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) offers a Premium Support Program with grant funding provided by CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System for qualifying persons who have enrolled in the Health Insurance Exchange. The program is designed to help families and individuals pay their out of pocket expense for healthcare coverage.

QUALIFICATION INFORMATION
Individuals who qualify can have their premiums (the amount of money charged for insurance coverage) covered through the program. To qualify, applicants must enroll through the Health Insurance Exchange (HIX) and choose a “Silver” Plan. In addition, applicants must also have an income between 100%-150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines and be a Texas resident to be eligible for the Premium Support program.

Arkansas residents who meet the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines do not qualify for the Premium Support program because their premium costs are already covered through the expansion of Medicaid in Arkansas, also referred to as Arkansas Works.