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Holiday closure Cierre por vacaciones

Texas Children's Health Plan will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Thursday, January 1st in observance of the holidays. In our absence, you can reach our after-hours nurse help line at 1-800-686-3831. We will resume normal business hours on Friday, January 2nd. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!

Texas Children’s Health Plan estará cerrado el jueves 25 de diciembre y el jueves 1 de enero en observancia de los días festivos. Durante este tiempo, puede comunicarse con nuestra línea de ayuda de enfermería fuera del horario de atención al 1-800-686-3831. Reanudaremos nuestro horario normal de atención el viernes 2 de enero. ¡Le deseamos una temporada de fiestas segura y feliz!

SNAP Update and Resources Actualización y recursos de SNAP

On November 1, 2025, the requirements to receive and apply to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have changed. To see the new policies to request SNAP benefits, click here and/or call 211 for SNAP assistance. Learn more

El 1 de noviembre de 2025, cambiaron los requisitos para recibir y aplicar para los beneficios del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés). Para consultar las nuevas políticas para aplicar para los beneficios de SNAP, haz clic aquí o llama al 211 para obtener ayuda de SNAP. Aprende Más

Transportation Update Actualización de transporte

SafeRide Health (SRH) is the new provider for all NEMT rides to doctor appointments and pharmacy visits.

Depending on your needs, rides may include wheelchair-lift-equipped vehicles, stretcher vans, minivans, or ambulatory vans. Please let SRH know what type of ride you need when scheduling.

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SafeRide Health (SRH) es el nuevo proveedor de todos los servicios de transporte médico que no son de emergencia (NEMT, por sus siglas en inglés) hacia consultas médicas y farmacias.

Según tus necesidades, los servicios de transporte pueden incluir vehículos con elevador para sillas de ruedas, camionetas con camilla, minivans o camionetas ambulatorias. Por favor, informa a SRH qué tipo de transporte necesitas al programar tu traslado.

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CME event is coming up. Register Today!

Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy: Screening, Intervention and Referral Learn screening brief intervention and referral (SBIRT) skills and review Eat Sleep Console (ESC) method to reduce the negative impact of Prenatal Opioid Use Disorders on women, children and families. This is a free, online CME course for contracted providers of the health plan provided by Texas Children’s Hospital. Thursday, August 19, 2021 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Live stream via WebEx   CME Objectives:
  • Review morbidity and mortality data related to opioid use disorder (OUD) in pregnant women
  • Discuss universal screening, brief intervention and motivational interviewing
  • Identify referral process, next steps, and resources for positive substance use screens in pregnancy
  • Identify impact of prenatal substance exposure on infants and discuss interventions
To register, click here. For questions, please email tchpcme@texaschildrens.org.   The CME will be presented by:   Kalonda Bradshaw, MD General, Child & Adolescent, and Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist Behavioral Health Medical Director Texas Children’s Health Plan Speakers:Elizabeth Conville, MPS Project Director for Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) Model, HHSC Matthew E.B. Russell, Ph.D Clinical Psychologist Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine Ben Taub Hospital Nidal Moukaddam, MD, PhD Associate Professor Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Baylor College of Medicine Catherine Eppes, MD, MPH Assistant Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology Baylor College of Medicine Catherine Mary Gannon, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Neonatology/NICU Quality and Safety Officer Baylor College of Medicine/ Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital Bethanie "Beth" Van Horne, MPH, DrPH Director of Research, Section of Public Health & Child Abuse Pediatrics Texas Children's Hospital Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine   Accreditation/Credit Statement: Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited by Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Texas Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Disclosure Statement: All planning committee members and speakers have reported no relationships with proprietary entities related to the content of this activity. Persons involved in the planning of this activity have reported no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest.