Increase in Pertussis Aumento de casos de tos ferina

Texas is reporting a significant increase in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in 2025. More than 3,500 cases have been reported in Texas through October this year alone. Learn more

Texas está reportando un aumento significativo de casos de tos ferina, también conocida como tos convulsa, en 2025. Solo en octubre de este año, se han reportado más de 3500 casos en Texas. Aprender más

Infant Formula Recall Retirada del mercado de fórmula infantil

ALERT: ByHeart Recalls Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Read more

AVISO IMPORTANTE: ByHeart retira del mercado su fórmula infantil Whole Nutrition. Aprender más

Transportation Update Actualización de transporte

Starting December 15, 2025, SafeRide Health will become the new provider for all member rides to doctor appointments and pharmacy visits. After this date, Texas Children’s Health Plan will no longer use MTM for Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) services.

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For other questions, please call Member Services at the number on the back of your member ID card.

A partir del 15 de diciembre de 2025, SafeRide Health será el nuevo proveedor para todos los viajes de los miembros a citas médicas y visitas a la farmacia. Después de esta fecha, Texas Children’s Health Plan ya no usará MTM para los servicios de Transporte Médico No Urgente (NEMT).

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Si tiene otras preguntas, llame a Servicios para Miembros al número que aparece en la parte posterior de su tarjeta de identificación del miembro.

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Need Help Navigating Pharmacy Prior Authorizations?

Pharmacy Prior Authorizations (PAs) can be a difficult administrative burden for providers and staff, however, they help ensure patients are receiving the most evidence-based, cost-effective medications. The Vendor Drug Program (VDP) is the state resource for the Texas Medicaid formulary and Preferred Drug List (PDL).  VDP has provided a very helpful guide to managing pharmacy benefits for your patients. You can access this resource here: http://casestudies.txhealthsteps.com/stepsQuickCourses/prescribers/ This Quick Course reviews the following:
  1. Searching Formulary for prescription and OTC drugs
  2. Checking the Preferred Drug List (PDL)
  3. PA Requirements
  4. Obtaining Prior Authorization
Questions? Contact Navitus, the pharmacy benefit manager for Texas Children’s Health Plan at 877-908-6023 Jon Vecchiet, PharmD Assistant Director, Pharmacy Texas Children’s Health Plan