As of September 1, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission signed 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 impacted by these recent changes, navigating the enrollment process for the first time, or a caregiver helping a loved one get started, this information may be of interest to you.

In this article, you will find the key information you need to know about STAR+PLUS.

What is STAR+PLUS and who is eligible?
STAR+PLUS is a care program managed by Texas Medicaid for adults with disabilities or ages 65 or older. Individuals enrolled in STAR+PLUS receive Medicaid benefits through a health plan of their choice.

STAR+PLUS provides health care services, such as doctor visits and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), (such as in-home help with daily activities), home modifications, respite (short-term supervision), personal assistance and prescription medications.

Coverage with UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas has served Medicaid members across the state for over 25 years and is one of the health plans currently administering STAR+PLUS in several counties across the state of Texas. For a complete list of counties, click here.

With a STAR+PLUS plan from UnitedHealthcare, you have access to a broad network of doctors, including specialists, and a service coordinator who helps manage your care and keeps you on track for important appointments . UnitedHealthcare benefits also include free prescription delivery and free travel 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 request any time of year by visiting YourTexasBenefits.com or by calling the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) at 800-964-2777.

Where can I go for more information about the UnitedHealthcare STAR+PLUS plan?
To learn more about UnitedHealthcare’s STAR+PLUS plan, you can call our Member Services at 1-800-887-9003, TTY 7-1-1 or visit uhccp.com/tx.

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