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Updated Texas Health Steps QRG Available August 1, 2026
Texas Medicaid·TX·General
Effective date
Aug 1, 2026
We identified it
Aug 1, 2026
Summary
TMHP will post an updated Texas Health Steps Quick Reference Guide (QRG) on August 1, 2026, containing punctuation, grammar, and editorial revisions. This is a routine administrative update to the reference guide. The policy reminds providers that Texas Medicaid MCOs must cover all medically necessary services, though administrative procedures like prior authorization and precertification may vary by MCO.
Action Required
By August 1, 2026: Billing and clinical staff should access and review the updated Texas Health Steps QRG from the TMHP website (www.tmhp.com) to ensure familiarity with any clarifications or revisions. No workflow changes are required at this time. For questions about specific MCO administrative procedures (prior authorization, precertification, referrals), contact the relevant MCO directly or call TMHP Contact Center at 800-925-9126.