Severe Weather Alert Alerta de clima severo

If you are Texas Children’s Health Plan Member, we have tips that can help you deal with the severe weather. Learn more

Si eres miembro de Texas Children’s Health Plan, tenemos consejos que pueden ayudarte a lidiar con el clima severo. Aprende Más

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

SafeRide Health (SRH) is the new provider for all NEMT rides to doctor appointments and pharmacy visits.

Depending on your needs, rides may include wheelchair-lift-equipped vehicles, stretcher vans, minivans, or ambulatory vans. Please let SRH know what type of ride you need when scheduling.

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SafeRide Health (SRH) es el nuevo proveedor de todos los servicios de transporte médico que no son de emergencia (NEMT, por sus siglas en inglés) hacia consultas médicas y farmacias.

Según tus necesidades, los servicios de transporte pueden incluir vehículos con elevador para sillas de ruedas, camionetas con camilla, minivans o camionetas ambulatorias. Por favor, informa a SRH qué tipo de transporte necesitas al programar tu traslado.

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Updated Texas Administrative Code (TAC) References in CDS Forms

Date: August 30, 2024
Attention: Consumer Directed Services (CDS) and financial management services agencies (FMSAs)
Effective date: September 1, 2024

Call to action: The purpose of this communication is to notify financial management services agencies (FMSAs) of the TAC rule transfer and updated TAC references in the following CDS forms and instructions, effective September 1,2024.

  • Form 1586 Acknowledgement of Information Regarding Support Consultation Services in the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Option
  • Form 1720 Appointment of a Designated Representative
  • Form 1735 Employer and Financial Management Services Agency Service Agreement
  • Form 1736 Documentation of Employer Orientation by Financial Management Services Agency
  • Instructions for Form 1740 Service Backup Plan
  • Instructions for Form 1741 Corrective Action Plan

Background: As part of the transformation of the Health and Human Services (HHS) system, rule chapters are being relocated in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). Effective September 1, 2024, rules in 40 TAC Social Services and Assistance, Part 1, Department of Aging and Disability Services, Chapter 41, Consumer Directed Services Option, are transferred to 26 TAC Health and Human Services, Part 1, Health and Human Services Commission, Chapter 264, Consumer Directed Services Option

Next step for Providers: FMSAs and CDS employers are advised to download forms directly from the CDS Handbook webpage to ensure the most updated version of the form is used.

If you have any questions, please email Provider Relations at: providerrelations@texaschildrens.org. 

For access to all provider alerts,log into:
www.thecheckup.org or www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/for-providers.