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.
Reminder about the Importance of Adulthood Yearly Wellness Visits
Date: June 9, 2025
Attention: Obstetric Care Providers and Primary Care Providers
Call to action: The purpose of this communication is to serve as a reminder about the importance of yearly wellness visits for young adults. Recommended topics for discussion during the visit include the following:
Medical/physical examinations, vaccinations, and testing.
Sexual health, screenings and prevention.
Transitioning into adult care.
Managing mental health issues.
Healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Resources: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) has resources to assist with the conversation parents have with their teen on sexual health, even prior to them becoming sexually active.
Providers should refer applicable patients to our Young Adult landing page available here, www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/youngadult for more information on transitioning to adulthood, wellness visits, sexual health, mental wellness, our Value-Added Services program, and other topics affecting the 16-21 year old population.
TCHP invites you to watch a video, Empowering Teen Health Journey, on the prevention, screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), available in both:
Next step for providers: Should STI testing occur, as a reminder, providers must report positive chlamydia results to the state of Texas. For information regarding Texas’ STD Reporting Requirements, go to https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hivstd/reporting.
TCHP invites you to watch a presentation on Promoting Women’s Health available here .
