Adolescent Transition – The Checkup

17FebFebruary 17, 2021

Provider Alert! Transport to and from Shelters

Date: February 17, 2021 Attention: Ambulance Transport Companies Effective Date: February 15, 2021 Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to the COVID-19 event. TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event. Call to action: In response to the current weather conditions, effective February 15 through February 19, 2021, Texas Children’s Health Plan will reimburse for ambulance transportation of technology...

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15MayMay 15, 2020

Provider Alert! Continuing Education credit: Transition Services for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

Attention Primary Care Providers Effective Date: May 15, 2020 Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to the COVID-19 event. TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event. Call to action: Primary Care Providers that care for members with special health-care needs are encouraged to participate in this online course provided by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)...

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13FebFebruary 13, 2017

What is the role of STAR Kids Service Coordinators?

A Service Coordinator is the central contact between Texas Children’s Health Plan and a member’s providers and family members. The purpose of a Service Coordinator is to maximize a Member’s health, wellbeing and independence. The Service Coordinator must work with the Member’s PCP to coordinate all of a member’s health services. The STAR Kids Service Coordinator also engages as an advocate and intervenes on behalf of the member if approved by the member. The Service Coordinator will perform an overall evaluation...

By Texas Children's Health PlanFacilities, OB/GYNs, Office Managers, Primary Care Providers, Provider Alert, SpecialistsAdolescent Transition, Advocacy, medicaid, Service Coordination, Service Coordinators, STAR Kids0 CommentsRead more...

15JulJuly 15, 2016

Ensure the continuity of care for your teenage patients

During the transition from adolescence into adulthood, usually between the ages of 18 and 19, many Pediatric Primary Care Physicians inform their patients that they will no longer be able to serve as their Physician and ask them to secure a new Physician in an adult practice. After many years of being cared for by one Pediatric Physician, we recognize this can be an emotional time for everyone involved; however, Texas Children’s Health Plan is here to help. At Texas...

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