A. STAR Health at a Glance

STAR Health provides a full-range of Medicaid covered medical and behavioral health services for children in DFPS conservatorship and young adults in DFPS paid placements, including:

•   A Medical Home for each child, meaning a doctor, or other Primary Care Provider (PCP), or PCP Team to oversee care

•   Speedy enrollment for immediate health care benefits

•   Coordination of physical and behavioral healthcare

•   Preventive care through Texas Health Steps

•   Access to healthcare through a network of providers (doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics, psychiatrists, therapists, etc.)

•   Health Passport to make more health history and health information available to medical consenters, doctors, and other healthcare providers

•   Nursing and Behavioral Health 24/7 help-lines for caregivers and caseworkers

•   Medical advisory committees to monitor healthcare provider performance

•   Recruitment of providers with a history of treating children who have been abused or neglect