Tag - STAR Kids
24Jan

Texas Children’s Health Plan rolls out STAR Kids program in Tyler

Texas Children’s Health Plan recently opened its newest location in Tyler to serve the STAR Kids population in the northeast service area. A ribbon cutting ceremony at the office’s 100 East Ferguson in Tyler marked the grand opening of the satellite office. “We’re very excited to have the chance to serve families and their children with disabilities in Tyler and across Northeast Texas,” said Gail Bean, Provider and Care Coordination Regional Director. “We believe our long legacy and commitment to children’s...

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01Nov

Texas Children’s Health Plan CMOs introduces STAR Kids

Over the past year and a half, the Texas Children’s Health Plan has been preparing for STAR Kids. This program will offer families with medically complex children the advantage of increased care coordination as part of Medicaid Managed Care. Some of the incredible numbers: 250+ new care coordinators hired and trained by Texas Children’s Health Plan 2,000 new providers added to our network 30,000 new members expected STAR Kids will offer providers additional support and help to reduce the many hassles we run into...

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29Aug

Provider Alert! STAR Kids Provider Training Schedule

Beginning September 1, 2016, STAR Kids Provider Training will be offered in multiple locations, including the Harris, Jefferson and North East Medicaid service areas. Make your plans today to attend a training near you. Check our website for more details on training dates, locations, and registration. Click to Register for STAR Kids Provider Training

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03Apr

STAR Kids 101: Learn the Basics

What is STAR Kids? STAR Kids will be the first Medicaid managed care program in Texas specifically serving youth and children who get disability-related Medicaid. Texas Children’s Health Plan STAR Kids program will provide services, including  long term support services (LTSS), for members ages 20 or younger who either receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicaid or are enrolled in the Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP).  Children and youth who receive services through other 1915(c) waiver programs will also receive their basic...

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