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).
Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPECC) Benefit Criteria Updates for Texas Medicaid
Date: December 31, 2024
Subject: Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPECC) Benefit Criteria Updates for Texas Medicaid
Effective date: December 1, 2024
Call to action: The purpose of this communication is to inform providers that Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) is in alignment with the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPECC) benefits have been updated to support the implementation of HB 3550, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023. The benefit changes are effective December 1, 2024.
The benefit updates include changes to the following criteria:
The Plan of Care (POC) requirements
Prior Authorization Requirements
Recertification or Extension Request
Appeal of Authorization Decisions
Documentation Requirements
Coordination with Private Duty Nursing
Reimbursement
For more information on the prior authorization requirements and the benefit updates described please review the following.
How this impacts providers:TCHP is following Texas Medicaid’s guidance for prior authorization review and will adhere to the updated criteria for medical necessity for PPECC services.
Next step for Providers:Providers should share this communication with their staff and adhere to the updates.
