Texas Children's Health Plan will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Thursday, January 1st in observance of the holidays. In our absence, you can reach our after-hours nurse help line at 1-800-686-3831. We will resume normal business hours on Friday, January 2nd. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!
Texas Children’s Health Plan estará cerrado el jueves 25 de diciembre y el jueves 1 de enero en observancia de los días festivos. Durante este tiempo, puede comunicarse con nuestra línea de ayuda de enfermería fuera del horario de atención al 1-800-686-3831. Reanudaremos nuestro horario normal de atención el viernes 2 de enero. ¡Le deseamos una temporada de fiestas segura y feliz!
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.
Change in Preferred Drug List Status for Stimulants and Related Agents Drug Class
Date: August 12, 2025
Attention: All Providers
Effective dates: August 11 and 18, 2025
Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to inform providers that effective August 11 and 18, 2025, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) removed the non-preferred status from generic methylphenidate patch products and certain methylphenidate products on the preferred drug list (PDL).
This change is in response to:
A reported shortage of the active ingredient in Daytrana patch products, as reported by the manufacturer, Noven, and,
Ongoing drug shortages of various brand and generic methylphenidate products.
Impacted Medication
Type of Change
Effective Date
METHYLPHENIDATE 10 MG/9HR PTCH
Generic now preferred
August 11, 2025
METHYLPHENIDATE 15 MG/9HR PTCH
Generic now preferred
August 11, 2025
METHYLPHENIDATE 20 MG/9HR PTCH
Generic now preferred
August 11, 2025
METHYLPHENIDATE 30 MG/9HR PTCH
Generic now preferred
August 11, 2025
COTEMPLA XR-ODT 8.6 MG TABLET
Brand now preferred
August 18, 2025
COTEMPLA XR-ODT 17.3 MG TABLET
Brand now preferred
August 18, 2025
COTEMPLA XR-ODT 25.9 MG TABLET
Brand now preferred
August 18, 2025
QUILLICHEW ER 20 MG CHEW TAB
Brand now preferred
August 18, 2025
QUILLICHEW ER 30 MG CHEW TAB
Brand now preferred
August 18, 2025
QUILLICHEW ER 40 MG CHEW TAB
Generic now preferred
August 18, 2025
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 10 MG TAB
Generic now preferred
August 18, 2025
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 20 MG TAB
Generic now preferred
August 18, 2025
How this impacts providers: The change will allow providers to prescribe the generic without requiring PDL prior authorization at this time and continue accessing necessary medication for their patients.
Next step for providers: Prescribers are encouraged to proactively obtain a prescription for the preferred alternatives to avoid disruption in patient’s therapy. Prescribers should share this communication with their staff.
