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.

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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Mental Health Follow-Up Reward

Description:

Getting a follow-up after a mental health hospitalization lowers the risk of going back to the hospital. Texas Children’s Health Plan wants to reward you for getting the extra help you need to get better.

Reward*:

$25 reward card when you complete a mental health follow-up visit within 7 days of discharge from a mental health hospital or facility.

How do I claim my extra benefit?

Once you have completed your follow-up visit, Texas Children’s Health Plan will confirm your eligibility and you will receive your reward card in the mail.

Questions? Call Member Services at 1-866-959-6555 (CHIP), 1-866-959-2555 (STAR), 1-800-659-5764 (STAR Kids).

Who is eligible?

CHIP, STAR, and STAR Kids members 6 years and older who complete a mental health follow-up visit within 7 days of discharge from a mental health hospital or facility.

What service area is this benefit available in?

Harris, Jefferson, and Northeast service areas.

*This reward can be requested up to 30 days after the end of the eligible year (September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026).