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SNAP Update and Resources Actualización 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 Update Actualización 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.

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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.

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Update to a Prior Authorization Requirement for Autism Services

Effective date: April 1, 2025

Call to action: The purpose of this communication is to inform providers that effective for dates of service on or after April 1, 2025, a prior authorization requirement will be updated for Autism Services for Texas Medicaid.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 90-day Treatment Extension
The prescribing provider signature will no longer be needed on the completed Comprehensive Care Program (CCP) Prior Authorization Request Form when requesting the 90-day treatment extension.

The initial treatment plan must be signed and dated by a prescribing provider for the full 180 days. The 90-day treatment extension is to continue the same treatment frequency or submit new goals, if needed.

Providers may refer to the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual (TMPPM), Children’s Services Handbook, subsection 2.3.11.4, “ABA 90-day Treatment Extension,” for additional information.

Next steps: Providers should share this communication with their staff. 

If you have any questions, please email Provider Relations at:providerrelations@texaschildrens.org 

For access to all provider alerts, log into:www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/provideralert