September 7, 2016 - 2:00pm
Webcasting
Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold information sessions at locations around the state in August and September of 2016 related to the transition of various Medicaid services to the STAR Kids managed care program. Beginning Nov. 1, 2016, the STAR Kids managed care program will provide Medicaid benefits to individuals with disabilities 20 years of age and younger who receive Supplemental Security Income Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income and Medicare, receive services through the Medicaid Buy-in for Children, live in a community-based intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or related condition (ICF/IID) or nursing facility, or are enrolled in home and community-based services waiver programs, including:
- Medically Dependent Children Program
- Home and Community-based Services
- Community Living Assistance and Support Services
- Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities
- Texas Home Living
- Youth Empowerment Services
Because this new program may change the way providers and other services are accessed, HHSC invites those who may be impacted by this new program to join us for an information session to learn more. Information sessions will provide details on STAR Kids, as well as provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions pertaining to this new managed care program. Separate sessions will be held for families and providers.
Contact: Questions regarding content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Heather Kuhlman, Communications Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, Heather.Kuhlman@hhsc.state.tx.us.
This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting.
People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Charles Bredwell, Program Specialist, at 512-462-6337 at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.
