SNAP Update and ResourcesActualización 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 UpdateActualización 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.
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.
Infection Control Supplies Procedure Code S8301 No Longer a Benefit
Date: May 16, 2023
Attention: All Providers
Effective Date: May 12, 2023
Call to action:
Texas Children Health Plan (TCHP) would like to inform providers that effective with the end of the federal public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will end multiple temporary flexibilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Providers should be aware that this change impacts coverage and reimbursement for procedure code S8301for infection control supplies.
Effective for dates of service on or after May 12, 2023, infection control suppliesprocedure code S8301will no longer be a benefit of Texas Medicaid.
How this impacts providers:
Effective for dates of service on or after May 12, 2023, claims for procedure code S8301, infection control supplies, will not be reimbursed to providers.
Next steps for providers:
Providers are encouraged to share this communication with their staff.
