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).
Health and Human Services Required Forms 1733 and1735 for Consumer Directed Services, Service Option
Date: August 11, 2021
Attention: Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSA)
Effective Date: July 1, 2021Providers 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 would like to remind our network Financial Management Services Agency (FMSA) providers of two required forms from Health and Human Services for Consumer Directed Services, Service Option.
How this impacts providers:
To document that the Employer or LAR/Member and employee acknowledge that the employer may train and supervise the employee in the delivery of certain tasks and/or services without the involvement of a licensed nurse through Consumer Directed Services (CDS).
FMSA should have the LAR/member and chosen employee to sign the form. The FMSA will know the selected employee first, due to the required background check on them.
To document the separate and mutual responsibilities of the employer/Member/Member’s LAR and the Financial Management Services Agency (FMSA) in using the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) option.
To provide program specific information about the services that can be self-directed, the provider qualifications, service delivery documentation and training requirements.
The CDS employer and FMSA are required to complete Form 1735 or Form 1735-S and the applicable addendum during the following times:
1. At the CDS orientation when enrolling in the CDS option;
2. any time the employer changes FMSAs;
3. if there is change in employer, such as an individual turning age 18; and
4. if the individual changes programs.
The CDS Employer/FMSA must submit copies of these signed forms to the MCO for the members file.
Next steps after completing forms: Signed forms should go to the FMSA and they will maintain a signed copy. The employer or LAR/Member and all parties must keep the form and addendum for six years after signing the form and addendum, or until resolution of all outstanding litigation, claims and audits.
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.
