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 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.
Before you know it, summer will be over and your kiddos will be back in the classroom. Texas Children’s Health Plan can help your family get a healthy start for the new school year at our upcoming Back-to-School Health Fairs.
Our Back-to-School events are open to the community, and may include:
Healthy Hub Stations: Get immunizations* and vision, dental, glucose, and blood pressure health screenings*.
Baby Depot Area: Learn about Well-Child Checkups, pregnancy and postpartum health resources, and get diapers for babies present at the event.
School Supplies: Free backpacks and other supplies for children present at the event.
Application Assistance: Get help with renewing and/or applying for CHIP and Medicaid coverage.
Family Fun: Enjoy face painting, community resources, giveaways and more!
Find a Back-to-School Health Fair near you:
Date:
Saturday, July 12, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CT
Location:
401 W Fairmont Pkwy La Porte, TX 77571
Date:
Saturday, July 19, 2025 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CT
Location:
Dr. Mae Jones-Clark Elementary 3525 Cleveland Ave Beaumont, TX 77703
Date:
Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CT
Location:
Tejano Center 1062 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77504
Date:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CT
Location:
Green Acres Church 1607 Troup Hwy Tyler, TX 75701
Date:
Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CT
Location:
18200 Katy Fwy Houston, TX 77094
*Health screenings /diapers: All health screenings, giveaways, diapers and activities are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last. Event is weather permitting. Parent or guardian must accompany eligible children to receive any health screening or vaccines. Baby or pregnant women must be present to receive diapers.
*Immunizations: Texas Children’s Mobile Unit is a Texas Vaccines for Children (VFC) provider. Non-member children 0 to 18 years of age are eligible to receive vaccines through our program if they have no insurance, have insurance that does not cover vaccines, or have Medicaid. Vaccine services will be from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and appointments are required by calling 832-824-6355. For questions about VFC eligibility, please call 832-372-9871. Please bring all immunization records. Eligible children must be accompanied by their parent or guardian. Vaccines are limited by supply, staffing and time.
*Back packs: Limited quantities on school supplies and backpacks. All children receiving a backpack must be present and provided while supplies last.
