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).
New Texas Children’s Health Plan provider portal features added
Texas Children’s Health Plan has been actively adding new features to the provider portal located at www.tchp.us/providers
Providers can continue to view eligibility, claim status, authorizations and all of our provider news. In addition, providers are able to view the named Service Coordinator for STAR Kids members and submit claim appeals online.
The named Service Coordinator for STAR Kids members can be found on the member enrollment information screen under additional information. The Texas Children’s Health Plan Service Coordinator serves as the central contact between Texas Children’s Health Plan and a member’s providers and family members to coordinate all of a member’s health services.
Texas Children’s Health Plan can now accept claim appeals via the portal. You may attach supporting clinical documentation attached for your appeal. Billing staff can submit individual appeals via the portal which not only eliminates the cost of printing and mailing, but will also speed up the process by approximately 5 days.
Additional improvements are on the way in the coming months.