The Eligibility Interview Patients should contact one of the eligibility offices to determine what documents they need to bring to the interview. This section provides some examples of types of documentation which may be used. Patients should call an eligibility office if they have any questions. The eligibility interview must be completed prior to any CHC appointments. MAP provides access to health care through networks of established providers for those City of Austin and Travis County residents who meet eligibility criteria.
Some services require a copayment.
City of Austin residents who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with family incomes at or below 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Index Guidelines and meet established resource limitations. Travis County residents with family incomes at or below 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Index Guidelines and meet established resource limitations. Disabled or elderly individuals if their income is at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Index Guidelines and meet established resource limitations. However, if they live in the City of Austin and already have Medicaid, they will not qualify for a MAP card. Residents who receive Medicare and meet the established income and resource limitation guidelines.