Severe Weather Alert Alerta de clima severo

If you are Texas Children’s Health Plan Member, we have tips that can help you deal with the severe weather. Learn more

Si eres miembro de Texas Children’s Health Plan, tenemos consejos que pueden ayudarte a lidiar con el clima severo. Aprende Más

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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Prior Authorization Update for Incontinence Supplies Procedure Code A6250

Date: May 7, 2024

Attention: All Providers

Effective: April 10, 2024

Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to inform providers of a prior authorization update for incontinence supplies procedure code A6250, skin sealants, protectants, moisturizers, and ointments, any type, any size.

Procedure code A6250 is indicated to treat the following:

Incontinence-associated dermatitis

Effective April 10, 2024, prior authorization is required for procedure code A6250 for members 0-3 years of age.

Providers can review prior authorization criteria and additional information regarding procedure code A6250 in the current Texas Medicaid Provider Manual (TMPPM), Durable Medical Equipment, Medical Supplies, and Nutritional Products Handbook, section 2.2.15.1, “Skin Sealants, Protectants, Moisturizers, and Ointments for Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis”

Next step for providers: Providers should share this prior authorization update with their staff.

If you have any questions, please email Provider Relations at:providerrelations@texaschildrens.org.

For access to all Provider Alerts,log into:
www.thecheckup.org or www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/for-providers.