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).
Date: August 24, 2021
Attention: Urologists
Effective Date: October 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: Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2021, reimbursement rate updates for Prostate Surgeries procedure codes will be implemented.
How this impacts providers: The following Procedures Codes are included in the reimbursement rate update.
52441- Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of permanent adjustable transprostatic implant; single implant
52442- Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of permanent adjustable transprostatic implant; each additional permanent adjustable transprostatic implant (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
52649- Laser enucleation of the prostate with morcellation, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, internal urethrotomy and transurethral resection of prostate are included if performed)
53852- Transurethral destruction of prostate tissue; by radiofrequency thermotherapy
53855- Insertion of a temporary prostatic urethral stent, including urethral measurement
C9739- Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of transprostatic implant; one to three implants
C9740- Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of transprostatic implant; four or more implants
Next steps for providers: Texas Children’s Health Plan will follow the following age restrictions.
