Updates to Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) COVID-19 Resources for Medicaid Providers

Our members look to our contracted Medicaid providers for medical guidance and assurance on the COVID-19 vaccine. As our partner in health care, we would like to share updates and tips addressing issues related to the COVID-19.

What’s new

DSHS recently updated the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Website . Please see below:

• COVID-19 Therapeutics Information 
• Variants and Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 in Texas 

Updates on variant and therapeutics

• COVID-19 Delta Variant
  DSHS developed frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the variants of COVID-19, including the Delta variant.
  • Delta Variant FAQs 
  • Variants Data 

• Updated: COVID-19 Therapeutics
  Therapeutic antibody treatments play an important role in the state's ongoing fight against COVID-19. Healthcare systems, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities are encouraged to use these tools to reduce hospitalizations.
  • Information for Patients 
  • Information for Providers 

Hospitals and Healthcare Professionals

• COVID-19 Therapeutics
  Providers with questions about monoclonal antibodies or ordering can contact therapeutics@dshs.texas.gov or call Provider Support at 1-833-832-7068, option 0.
  • Ordering Monoclonal Antibodies in VAOS
    • Provider Webinar Video  (Vimeo, released 9/20/2021)
    • Provider Webinar Slides  (PDF, released 9/20/2021)

If you have any questions or would like more information about the content on this website, please contact coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov.