Medicaid Preferred Drug List and Formulary ChangesCambios en el formulario y la lista de medicamentos preferidos de Medicaid
The Vendor Drug Program (VDP) made changes to the Texas Medicaid drug formulary effective January 30, 2026. To learn more about formulary changes impacted, please click here for more information
El programa de medicamentos de proveedores de Texas (VDP) ha realizado cambios recientes en el formulario de medicamentos de Medicaid de Texas. Esto entrará en vigencia el 30 de enero de 2026
Para obtener más información sobre los cambios en el formulario afectados, visite el siguiente enlace para obtener más información
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
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.
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.
EVV Policy Updates Now Available for the Alternative Device Reduction and Compliance Policy
Date: September 3, 2025
Attention: Star Kids program providers, FMSAs, proprietary system operators, and CDS employers
Effective date: September 1, 2025
Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to notify providers that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has posted new and amended policies for alternative device reduction and usage effective September 1. These new and amended policies are outlined in the EVV Alternative Device Limitation Policies effective September 1, 2025, located on the EVV webpage. They will be added to the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Policy Handbook in an upcoming handbook revision.
How this impacts providers: The new and revised policies include:
Amendments to Section 7030 Home Phone Landline
Amendments to Section 7040 Alternative Device
New Section 11050 Alternative Compliance Reviews
New Section 11060 Failure to Meet the Alternative Device Compliance Standard
Amendments to Section 14010 EVV Portal Standard Reports
Amendments to Section 14020 EVV System Standard Reports
Additionally: EVV Standalone Alternative Device Policy. Also available at the link above.
Program providers and program providers approved as Proprietary System Operators (PSOs);
Financial management service agencies (FMSAs) and FMSAs approved as a PSO; and
CDS employers
Next step for Providers: Applicable providers should share this communication with their staff.
