Hillsborough HealthCare is a comprehensive managed care program for Hillsborough County residents with limited income and assets who do not qualify for other health care coverage, including Medicare and Medicaid. The program is funded by a special sales tax and administered by the Department of Health and Social Services.

Hillsborough HealthCare covers primary and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, pharmaceuticals, and other services that are "medically necessary."

Hillsborough HealthCare is designed especially for residents of Hillsborough County with limited income and assets. To be eligible, the person must:

• Not be eligible for any other health care coverage, including Medicare and Medicaid
• Be as U.S. citizen or a documented legal resident of the U.S.
• Be Resident of Hillsborough County
• Have income and assets that meet the following guidelines:
  

Note 1: For each additional person, add $312 in income and $500 in assets.
Note 2*: Family Group consists of applicant and persons related by blood or marriage or who choose to combine their income and assets

There are no premium payments for Hillsborough HealthCare; however, there are some member co-payments for certain services such as prescriptions.

Contact Health and Social Services by phone: (813) 272-5040, by fax: (813) 272-6648, or go to the How To Apply For Health Care Program webpage.