Flu Season Alert!Alerta de temporada de influenza:
Don’t let germs win this season – protect yourself and your family!
The flu vaccine is your best defense against flu and related complications – PLUS, it is a covered benefit for Texas Children’s Health Plan members! Learn more!
¡No permitas que los gérmenes ganen esta temporada! ¡Protégete a ti y a tu familia!
La vacuna contra la influenza es tu mejor defensa contra la influenza y sus complicaciones. Además, ¡es un beneficio cubierto para los miembros de Texas Children's Health Plan! Aprende más
Correction to December 19, 2024, “Urgent Changes to COVID for the Pharmacy Benefit” Notice
Date: February 27, 2025
Attention: Pharmacies and Primary Care Providers, General Practitioners
Call to action:The purpose for this communication is to inform Texas Children’s Health Plan providers of the changes to COVID and influenza pharmacy benefit. Guidance from Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) includes the following.
COVID-19 Vaccines: FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines included on the Vendor Drug Program (VDP) formulary are available for Medicaid members aged 19 and older.
Influenza Vaccines: Influenza vaccines included on the VDP formulary are available for Medicaid members aged 3 and older.
How this impacts prescribers:
Starting January 1, 2025, COVID-19 tests must be prescribed by a licensed provider and are subjected to VDP formulary in order for patients to receive them.
Next step for Providers: Prescribers should share this communication with their staff.
