Increase in PertussisAumento de casos de tos ferina
Texas is reporting a significant increase in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in 2025. More than 3,500 cases have been reported in Texas through October this year alone. Learn more
Texas está reportando un aumento significativo de casos de tos ferina, también conocida como tos convulsa, en 2025. Solo en octubre de este año, se han reportado más de 3500 casos en Texas. Aprender más
Infant Formula RecallRetirada del mercado de fórmula infantil
ALERT: ByHeart Recalls Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Read more
AVISO IMPORTANTE: ByHeart retira del mercado su fórmula infantil Whole Nutrition. Aprender más
Transportation UpdateActualización de transporte
Starting December 15, 2025, SafeRide Health will become the new provider for all member rides to doctor appointments and pharmacy visits. After this date, Texas Children’s Health Plan will no longer use MTM for Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) services.
For other questions, please call Member Services at the number on the back of your member ID card.
A partir del 15 de diciembre de 2025, SafeRide Health será el nuevo proveedor para todos los viajes de los miembros a citas médicas y visitas a la farmacia. Después de esta fecha, Texas Children’s Health Plan ya no usará MTM para los servicios de Transporte Médico No Urgente (NEMT).
Texas Children’s Health Plan rewards you for taking steps to manage your high-risk asthma and keeping track of your health!
Reward*:
$25 reward card for members with a new high-risk asthma diagnosis who enroll in and complete the 90-day asthma Case Management program.
How do I claim my extra benefit?
Members with asthma who are identified as high risk, will be contacted by their case manager to discuss enrollment in the 90-day disease management program.
Once you have completed the program, you will be sent a $25 reward card via mail.
If you have questions about this reward or if you are eligible, please contact Member Services or your Case Manager.
Who is eligible?
CHIP, STAR, and STAR Kids members with a high-risk asthma diagnosis who enroll in and complete the 90-day asthma Case Management program.
*This reward can be requested up to 90 days after the end of the eligible year (September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026).