Provider Requirement to Distribute Notice About Newborn Medicaid Coverage

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued a Newborn Medicaid Coverage Notice to inform parents and caregivers that newborn children are automatically eligible for Medicaid. In accordance with House Bill 3940, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, beginning January 1, 2026, providers will be required to distribute updated materials about newborn Medicaid coverage to the parent or caregiver of a newborn child and document that distribution. Please read our provider bulletin for details about this requirement and links to the updated materials.