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
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).
Hypertension intervention campaign, Release the Pressure
Attention: All Providers
Effective Date: July 20, 2020
Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to the COVID-19 event. TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event.Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to invite you to participate in a new campaign, launched by several healthcare organizations, focused on helping black women learn more about monitoring and managing their blood pressure.
The “Release the Pressure” campaign is a collaboration between the American Medical Association, American Heart Association, Association of Black Cardiologists, Minority Health Institute, National Medical Association and ESSENCE, a massive media company aimed at reaching black women. The groups have worked closely to deliver a message that reaches as many eyes and ears as possible.
African Americans have the highest prevalence of hypertension in the world. Black adults are up to two times more likely to develop high blood pressure by age 55 compared to whites. Recognized in the early 1900s, the burden of hypertension among African Americans has been linked to geographical variances including access to healthy foods, high sodium intake, inactivity, etc.
The organizations established a website, Release the Pressure where women can pledge to take part in the “healthy blood pressure movement,” which urges black women to take four crucial steps:
Work with a healthcare provider to establish a blood pressure goal
Monitor blood pressure at home
Identify specific fitness and health goals
Identify a ‘squad’ that can help you with your goals and check in with them regularly
How this impacts providers: For provider awareness as an additional resource for your patients.
Next steps for providers: Texas Children Health Plan (TCHP) encourages you to share this website with your patients and encourage them to take the pledge to work with you to manage their blood pressure.
Additional hypertension intervention resources for providers and members:
