Dell Children's Health Plan
Change coming in 2026: On Sept. 1, 2026, Magellan will no longer manage the behavioral health services for Dell Children's Health Plan members.
For dates of service through Aug. 31, 2026, continue with current processes via Magellan.
We’ll publish further details and resources as they become available.
Provider handbook supplement and resources
- Provider Handbook Supplement for Dell Children's Health Plan Texas Medicaid (PDF)
- Provider Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
- Texas STAR Kids
- Prior Authorization Requirements (PDF)
- Texas Standard Prior Authorization Request Form for Health Care Services
- Facilities: Requesting IOP, PHP, CSC or IMD as an In-Lieu-of Service (PDF)
- For Texas Medicaid specific ABA resources, sign in to this website.
Immunization/vaccine status
In accordance with H.B. 44, Medicaid providers are prohibited from refusing to provide healthcare services to any Medicaid client based solely on the client’s refusal or failure to obtain a vaccine or immunization for a particular infectious or communicable disease unless excepted by Texas Government Code §531.02119.
Texas Medicaid program information
- Remember to complete your relevant revalidation enrollment before the end of your enrollment period. You can revalidate your enrollment in the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) up to 120 calendar days before your current revalidation due date. Find details at www.tmhp.com. For more information, call the TMHP Contact Center at 1-800-925-9126.
- What you need to know about member appeals from Texas Health and Human Services: recorded webinar (registration required) and slide deck (PDF)
- Texas Health and Human Services' Postpartum Depression Toolkit for Clinicians (PDF)
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TCM and rehab providers: visit the Texas Center for training and resources
- Facilities:
- Prescribers:
- For the latest information on flexibilities and extensions due to COVID-19, refer to the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership and Texas Health and Human Services Commission websites.
Autism services/applied behavior analysis
Medical Necessity Criteria - see State/Client-Specific Criteria for Texas. Magellan follows the Texas Health and Human Services Commission policy when making determinations for STAR and STAR Kids members.
Find answers to questions about Texas Medicaid ABA services in our FAQ.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission offers informational Family Flyers about ABA services to be shared with members. Flyers are available in English (PDF) and Spanish (PDF).
For Texas Medicaid specific ABA resources, sign in to this website.
From the Resources section, select State & Plan Information, then under State-Specific, click the Texas Medicaid link to access to access the following materials:
- Texas Medicaid ABA Provider Orientation
- Texas Medicaid ABA Initial Authorization Form
- Texas Medicaid ABA Treatment Plan/Concurrent Review Form