As Austin's population grows, so do concerns about the number of uninsured people struggling to get health care. According to the city, 20% of people under the age of 65 don't have health insurance in Travis County. Many of them will rely on Central Health for medical care.
A specialty care clinic, Rosewood Zaragosa, is expected to open in East Austin in 2023 with specialists in neurology , nephrology , cardiology , gastroenterology , podiatry and pulmonology .As of July 1, Central Health reported serving 72,017 people in Travis County. . Depending on income levels and the type of medical provider seen, patients' visits could be free or cost from $10 to $55.How much money does Central Health get from taxpayers?