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

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.

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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).

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Si tiene otras preguntas, llame a Servicios para Miembros al número que aparece en la parte posterior de su tarjeta de identificación del miembro.

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Healthy Rewards/Value Added Services for 2020-2021

Attention: All Providers Effective Date: September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021 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) is proud to present our Extra benefits/Value Added Services (VAS) program effective, September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. These rewards and services are available in each line of business CHIP, STAR, and STAR Kids and Service Delivery Areas; Harris, Jefferson and North East (limitations may apply). The extra benefits are available for the following categories:
CategoryExtra Benefits
Healthy Pregnancy For more information click here: https://www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/what-we-offer/extra-benefits/healthy-pregnancy·         GED Training Reward Card ·         Newborn Care Class ·         Childbirth Educational Class ·         Portable Crib / Playpen ·         Car Seat Safety Class ·         Breastfeeding Basics and Beyond Class ·         Meals for Moms ·         Infant CPR Educational Training
Health and wellness For more information click here: https://www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/what-we-offer/extra-benefits/health-and-wellness·         GED Training Reward Card ·         Good Grades Reward Card ·         School Attendance Reward Card ·         Vision Benefit ·         Mental Health Post Hospital Stay ·         Well-Child Checkups Reward Card ·         Parenting Educational Classes ·         Cervical Cancer Screening Reward Card ·         Diabetes Management Reward Card ·         Health Education Special Events ·         Asthma Allergy Pillow Covers
Healthy play and exercise For more information click here: https://www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/what-we-offer/extra-benefits/healthy-play-and-exercise  ·         Sports / School Physicals ·         Extracurricular Activity Fee Assistance ·         Soccer Clinics ·         Keep Fit Program ·         Boys & Girls Clubs Free Annual Membership
Extra help for families For more information click here: https://www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/what-we-offer/extra-benefits/extra-help-for-families·         24-Hour Nurse Help Line ·         Extra Help Getting a Ride ·         Dental Services ·         Parenting Training Class
Detailed information including how to redeem the extra benefits is available here: https://www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/what-we-offer/extra-benefits New benefits for 2020-2021 include the following:
  • GED Training Reward Card- Members who obtain a GED certificate from a qualified organization can receive a reward card for up to $145 (or $36.25 per subject), depending on the number of subjects needed to complete the test.
  • Good Grades Reward Card- Members in 6th – 12th grade with all A’s and B’s can get a $25 reward card per semester (maximum of 2 rewards per regular school year).
  • School Attendance Reward Card- Members between the ages of 5 – 13 with perfect attendance, as defined by their school district, can get a $25 reward card per semester (maximum of 2 rewards per regular school year).
How this impacts providers: Providers should encourage members to take advantage of the Extra benefits/VAS that will help them. Next steps for providers: Providers should share this information with their staff and their TCHP plan members. If you have any questions, please email Provider Network Management at: providerrelations@texaschildrens.org.For access to all provider alerts,log into: www.thecheckup.org or www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/for-providers.