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).
Booster Dose Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults Added to the Formulary
Date: May 31, 2022Attention: All ProvidersEffective Date: May 13, 2022Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated with the COVID-19 event. TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event.Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to inform providers that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under an emergency use authorization (EUA), authorized the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 18 years and older. The manufacturer of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has developed a new booster dose-only formulation also authorized under the EUA for individuals 18 and older.
How this impacts providers: On May 13, 2022, HHSC added formulary coverage for the new booster dose-only formulation of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. The following national drug codes (NDCs) were added to the formulary for Medicaid and CHIP as a reimbursable pharmacy benefit:
Drug name
Dosage
NDC
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (EUA)
0.5 mL
80777-0275-05
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (EUA)
0.5 mL
80777-0275-99
HHSC continues to cover the vaccine administration based on the Medicare rate for vaccine administration as non-risk. As a reminder, there is currently no ingredient cost associated with the vaccine.
Next steps for providers: Prescribers should share this communication with their staff.
If you have any questions, please email Provider Network Management at: providerrelations@texaschildrens.org.For access to all provider alerts,log into:
www.thecheckup.org or www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/for-providers
