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Hidalgo County is facing a major health crisis because so many people don't have insurance, which is clogging up our ERs and clinics. Since these services aren't free, local taxpayers are ultimately footing the bill for the overflow.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The program has already recovered $50,000 in 2025.
Local youth and families.
Local taxpayers are the ones losing out, as they end up subsidizing the high costs of emergency care for the uninsured.
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Probate Court No. 1 is working to collect costs from other counties when their residents receive mental health services in Hidalgo County, ensuring local taxpayers aren't footing the bill.