Texas covers mosquito repellents for the prevention of the Zika virus.

Notice from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Pharmacies:

Mosquito Repellent Benefit

Following are claims processing, eligibility and benefit information specific to the mosquito repellent benefit to prevent Zika virus transmission.

Covered programs:

• Medicaid – Managed Care (MCO) and Fee-for-Service (FFS)
• Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and CHIP-Perinate
• Healthy Texas Women

*Please see attached PDF for more information.

Notice to Pharmacies: Mosquito Repellent Benefit Texas now covers mosquito repellents for the prevention of Zika virus. The following notice describes claims processing, eligibility, and benefit information specific to the mosquito repellent benefit for the below programs. The last page of this document contains a prescription template for claims processing. Covered programs:  Medicaid (Managed Care, MCO; and fee-for-service, FFS)  Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and CHIP-Perinate  Healthy Texas Women

Texas now covers mosquito repellents for the prevention of Zika virus. The following notice describes claims processing, eligibility, and benefit information specific to the mosquito repellent benefit for the below programs. The last page of this document contains a prescription template for claims processing.