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.
Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan would like to make providers aware of prior authorization updates for certain enzyme replacement therapies. In alignment with Texas Medicaid Provider Procedure Manual (TMPPM) requirements, effective for dates of service on or after February 1, 2024, prior authorization will be required for enzyme replacement therapy velmanse alfa-tycv (Lamzede), procedure code J0217, and pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj (Elfabrio), procedure code J2508.
Prior Authorization Requirements include the following:
Velmanse alfa-tycv (Lamzede)
Prior authorization is required for procedure code J0217
Procedure code J0217 (Lamzede) is indicated to treat non-central nervous system manifestation of alpha-mannosidosis in adult and pediatric clients and may be reimbursed with diagnosis code E771. The pregnancy status of female clients of reproductive potential must be verified prior to the start of treatment.
Pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj (Elfabrio)
Prior authorization is required for procedure code J2508
Procedure code J2508 (Elfabrio) is indicated for the treatment of adult clients with confirmed Fabry disease and may be reimbursed with diagnosis code E7521. (FDA approved 18 and older)
Next step for Providers: Providers should follow the prior authorization guidelines as stated above and share this communication with their staff.
