Texas MedicaidMedium ImpactAdministrative

Changes to Provider Claims Services Phone Options

Published January 20, 2026Effective January 15, 2026

AI Summary

Provider Claims Services is changing their phone system structure effective January 15, 2026. All service authorization inquiries for rehabilitation/specialized therapy, emergency dental, and customized power wheelchairs must now be directed to a new dedicated phone number: 512-438-2200, option 1.

Action Required

By January 15, 2026: Update all staff contact lists and billing system notes with the new phone number 512-438-2200, option 1 for rehabilitation/specialized therapy, emergency dental, and customized power wheelchair service authorization inquiries. Train billing team and front desk staff on the new phone routing system to avoid delays in authorization requests.

Plan Types

All Plans

States

TX

Specialties

pm-r, physical-therapy, occupational-therapy, dentistry