Dec. 31, 2025

Reminder: In accordance with House Bill 3940, 89th Legislature, Regular Session 2025, a newborn is automatically eligible for Medicaid and the mother’s Medicaid ID number may be used by providers for billing purposes until the child is assigned a separate Medicaid ID. This provision from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission   helps ensure that newborns have timely access to covered services until enrollment processing is complete. Refer to this  Medicaid coverage notice for newborns for more information.

Resources: Providers should refer to the Department of State Health Services for a “Parents of Newborns” booklet and “A Parent’s Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy Children.” The website has been updated to include information about Medicaid benefits for newborns, eligibility requirements, the application process and how to report a child’s birth for enrollment. Please be aware of these updates and distribute to your office as necessary.

If you have questions or require assistance, please reach out to your Medicaid Provider Network Team at 855-212-1615 or email.