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Texas STAR+PLUS Medicaid program: Eligibility + how to become a member
Now is a good time to check coverage.
As of September 1, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has a new contract for the STAR+PLUS Medicaid program. Given the changes to STAR+PLUS in your area, now may be a good time to review and compare your options.
Whether you are a beneficiary affected by these recent changes, navigating the enrollment process for the first time, or a caregiver helping a loved one get started, we have answers to your questions.
What is STAR+PLUS, and who qualifies?
STAR+PLUS is a Texas Medicaid-managed care program for adults who have disabilities or are age 65 or older. People enrolled in STAR+PLUS receive Medicaid benefits through a health plan of their choice.
STAR+PLUS provides healthcare services such as doctor visits, and long-term services and supports (LTSS) such as helping in your home with daily activities, home modifications, respite (short-term supervision), personal assistance, and prescription medications.
Coverage with UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas has been serving Medicaid members across the state for over 25 years and is one of the health plans currently administering STAR+PLUS in multiple counties across the state of Texas. For a full list of counties, click herehere.
With a STAR+PLUS plan from UnitedHealthcare, you have access to a large network of doctors, including specialists, and a service coordinator who helps manage your care and keeps you on track for important appointments. Benefits with UnitedHealthcare also include no-cost prescription delivery and no-cost rides to doctor visits, so you can focus on what matters to you.
What are the key dates?
There is no deadline to join STAR+PLUS. You can submit your application any time of the year by visiting YourTexasBenefits.com or by calling Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) at 800-964-2777.
Where can I go for more information?
To learn more about the STAR+PLUS plan from UnitedHealthcare, you can call member services at 1-800-887-9003, TTY 7-1-1, or visit uhccp.com/tx.
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