Alerts

Memorial Day Holiday

Texas Children's Health Plan will be closed on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. In our absence, you can reach our after-hours nurse help line at 1-800-686-3831. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27th. Wishing you a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

In-Lieu-of Services

In December 2022, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission amended its contracts with all managed care organizations (MCOs).

This revision allows Texas Children’s Health Plan to include two new Mental Health and Substance-Use Disorder services: Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Services and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Services.

Each service is an alternative to inpatient hospitalization. This will allow our members to receive treatment and care while at home and help reduce inpatient hospitalization. However, there may be cases where hospitalization is necessary. Please work with your healthcare provider to decide if in-lieu-of services are right for you and your family’s needs.

If you have any questions, please call your provider or Member Services using the number on the back of your Member ID card.

Resources for Members During Severe Weather

If you are Texas Children’s Health Plan Member, we have tips that can help you deal with the severe weather. If you have a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 for help.

If you need help with disaster assistance, you can call 2-1-1. This will connect you with the State Emergency Assistance Registry.

Our Member Services team can also help you if you need to:

Replace medications or need an emergency refill
Replace your medical equipment or supplies
Get a new Member ID card
Arrange transportation
Find a doctor or get help for behavioral health issues

Member Service Phone Numbers

CHIP: 832-828-1002 (local), 1-866-959-6555, TTY 800-735-2989 (Texas Relay) or 7-1-1
STAR: 832-828-1001 (local), 1-866-959-2555, TTY 800-735-2989 (Texas Relay) or 7-1-1
STAR Kids: 832-828-1003 (local), 1-800-659-5764, TTY 800-735-2989 (Texas Relay) or 7-1-1
STAR Kids members can reach their service coordinator 800-659-5764.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) beneficiaries who have suffered food losses due to Hurricane Beryl can now get replacement benefits.

SNAP benefits can be replaced if food bought with electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards was destroyed due to power outages, flooding, property destruction and/or other effects of natural disasters.

To apply for a replacement, recipients can call Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) at 2-1-1 (select Option 2) OR

Download and complete Form H1855 (Affidavit for Nonreceipt or Destroyed SNAP Benefits).
Mail the completed form to HHSC at: P.O. Box 149027 Austin, TX 78714-9027
You may also fax the completed form to 877-447-2839.

Alert for members in Tyler, Texas!

If you need help due to the recent storms, power outages, and/or flooding in, visit findhelp.org. You can find free or reduced-cost resources including food, housing, healthcare and more.

2023-2024 Covid-19 vaccine now available under pharmacy benefit

Effective November 30, 2023, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) now covers Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved COVID-19 vaccines for Medicaid and CHIP members. Visit your local pharmacy if you would like to get the vaccine.

If you have any questions, call Member Services at 1-800-990-8247.

We are excited to launch some great updates to our website.

Streamlined navigation: We have updated the design to make it easier to find what you need, especially when you are on your phone.
New “Find a Provider” page: The new page design will make it easier for you to find and choose a new doctor.
Simplified benefits information: We have created easier access to information about benefits for children and pregnant women.

This is part of our ongoing work to make it easier for you to get the care you need. Take a moment to explore our new website design—we hope you enjoy it!