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).
Update on Reimbursement for Non-Risk Criteria for COVID-19 and CHIP Copay Waiver
Date: April 11, 2025
Attention: Providers
HHSC’s Non-Risk Payments COVID-19 reimbursement will end August 31, 2025
Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to update you on COVID-19 reimbursement information.
Consistent with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance and the elimination of certain pandemic-related HCPCS codes, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has added and removed vaccine administration and drug treatment codes from the Non-Risk payment process for both COVID-19 and CHIP copayment reimbursement criteria.
HHSC previously moved COVID-19 costs into the managed care organizations (MCO) capitation rates effective for dates of service on or after September 1, 2023. HHSC’s Non-Risk Payment (NRP) COVID-19 reimbursement will end August 31, 2025.
As stated in the May 28, 2024, MCO notice, “Reinstatement of CHIP Co-pays for COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatment, and Testing Services”, HHSC reinstated co-pays for CHIP COVID-19 vaccines, treatment and testing services on October 1, 2024. HHSC’s Non-Risk CHIP co-pay will end September 30, 2026.
Background: In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency and the guidance provided by CMS, the Texas HHSC is making Non-Risk payments (NRP) to reimburse MCOs or TCHP for COVID-19 related services.
