Tag - Insulin

Provider Alert!

Provider Alert! CHIP State Plan Amendment Reducing Insulin Copays for Certain Members

Date: February 28, 2023 Attention: Primary Care Providers and Endocrinologists Effective date: June 1, 2023 Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to 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: The copay charge for brand insulin drugs will be reduced beginning June 1, 2023 from $35 to $25 for CHIP members with incomes...

Provider Alert!

Provider Alert! Continuous Glucose Monitor and Integrated Insulin Pump Equipment Change for Texas Medicaid

Date: January 25, 2023 Attention: Primary Care Providers, Endocrinologists, and Diabetes Educators Effective date: January 1, 2023 Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to 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 of new adjunct continuous glucose monitor (CGM) device and supply codes...