This document assists manufacturers with Texas Medicaid processes for formulary additions, billing, and federal and supplemental rebate programs. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state processes.

Email Notification Service

The HHSC email notification service sends announcements to subscribers about VDP news and information. To receive messages, you must provide the following information:

• email address
• delivery preference (immediate, daily, or weekly updates)
• password (optional)

Subscribers then select the topics of subscriptions they want to receive. After subscribing, the service sends a validation email to your email account. You may change your subscription profile or unsubscribe from any mailing list at any time.

The mission of the Texas Vendor Drug Program is to:

• Provide statewide access to covered outpatient drugs and quality pharmaceutical care for people enrolled in Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program (CSHCN), the Healthy Texas Women Program (HTW), and the Kidney Health Care Program (KHC) efficiently and cost-effectively, and;
• Manage the drug formulary, preferred drug list, clinician-administered drug program, and rebate programs to maximize revenue.

HHSC is subject to federal and state rules, statutes, and regulations. Refer to citations in the Rules and Statutes Handbook.