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: October 2, 2024 Attention: Primary Care and Obstetric Care Providers
Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to remind providers of the Healthy Texas Women (HTW) Program and the benefits available to their patients. The Healthy Texas Women program offers women's health and family planning services to eligible, low-income women as a transition from the Medicaid for Pregnant Women program coverage. The services help women plan their families, whether they want to achieve, postpone or prevent pregnancy. These services may also have a positive effect on future pregnancy planning and general health. Healthy Texas Women provides a wide variety of women’s health and core family planning services, including:
Pregnancy testing
Pelvic examinations
Sexually transmitted infection services
Breast and cervical cancer screenings
Clinical breast examination
Mammograms
Screening and treatment for cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure
HIV screening
Long-acting reversible contraceptives
Oral contraceptive pills
Permanent sterilization
Other contraceptive methods such as condoms, diaphragm, vaginal spermicide, and injections
Healthy Texas Women Program contact information: Phone: 800-925-9126 (TMHP contact center, option 5)
Next step for Providers: Providers should encourage their patient’s enrollment in this program if they feel they would meet the eligibility requirements.
