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).
HHSC Publishes Payment Rates for Financial Management Services Agencies
Date: August 30, 2024 Attention: Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSA) Effective date: September 1,2024
Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to notify FMSA’s that the Health and Human Services commission (HHSC) approved payment rates for the Biennial Fee Review effective September 1, 2024.
How this impacts providers: These approved FMSA rates specifically encompass monthly FMSA fees for the following programs:
Community Care Services Eligibility (CCSE) (formerly Community Care for Aged/Disabled (CCAD))
Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Services (CMPAS)
Personal Care Services (PCS)
STAR Kids/STAR Health
HHSC reviewed FMSA payment rates and methodology as part of a fiscal year 2024 biennial fee review.
Next step for Providers: Providers should reference the approved FMSA payment rates, effective September 1, 2024, at: https://pfd.hhs.texas.gov/long-term-services-supports and share this communication with their staff.
