Co-pays Resuming for Certain Services

Effective 10/1/24: Co-pays will Resume for CHIP CoVid19 Services.

During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) waived co-pays for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment for Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) members. This waiver will end on September 30, 2024

Providers may begin collecting co-pays for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment rendered to CHIP eligible members for dates of service on or after October 1, 2024.

Superior Co-pays

Providers may not charge co-pays for mental health and substance use disorder outpatient office visits

Co-pays have been permanently removed for mental health and substance use disorder outpatient office visits to comply with federal regulations.

Author: Seymore Bones

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