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Updated Texas Health Steps QRG and Laboratory Supplies Section of the TMPPM Available July 1, 2026

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The Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) will post the updated Texas Health Steps Quick Reference Guide (QRG) to the Texas Health Steps web page on July 1, 2026.

TMHP will update the “Laboratory” section of the guide’s Contact Information page as follows:

  • The following additional resources will be added:
    • Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Laboratory Account Setup information
    • Texas Health Steps Educational Resources
    • Newborn Screening (NBS) Educational Resources
  • Contact information and website links will be revised in the following sections:
  • “For Texas Health Steps”
  • “Newborn Screening Specimens”

TMPPM Updates

Updates will be made in the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual (TMPPM) Children’s Services Handbook, subsections 4.3.12.6.1, “Laboratory Supplies,” 4.3.12.6.2, “Newborn Screening Supplies,” 4.3.12.6.3, “Laboratory Submission,” 4.3.12.6.5, “Laboratory Reporting,” and 4.3.12.6.6, “Required Laboratory Tests Related to Medical Checkups.”

For more information, call the TMHP Contact Center at 800-925-9126.

Note: Texas Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) must provide all medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services to Medicaid members who are enrolled in their MCO. Administrative procedures, such as prior authorization, precertification, referrals, and claims and encounter data filing, may differ from traditional Medicaid (fee-for-service) and from MCO to MCO. Providers should contact the member’s specific MCO for details.