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Your health plan renewal date may be coming soon. If you haven’t already, you may need to recertify to keep getting UnitedHealthcare coverage.
Need help finding a provider or setting up a visit?
Call Member Services at 1-877-597-7799, TTY 7-1-1, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or email memberservices_uhccp@uhc.com to get help finding a provider or setting up a visit.
MCO’s have received communication from HHSC that as of January 2023 some types of assessments will require a face-to-face visit. This means a United Healthcare staff member will need to visit with you in your place of residency.
Please be advised that missing your assessment could impact your services or eligibility. If you have questions, please contact your Service Coordinator or Member Services.
STAR Kids
Medicaid
At UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, we understand that the health
care system can be complex and confusing. We know it can be especially
stressful when your health care plan changes. UnitedHealthcare
Community Plan will be with you every step of the way.
We
want to make sure our members have access to the quality care they
need and deserve. Our large network includes the doctors you already
know and trust. That’s what you can count on with UnitedHealthcare
Community Plan. View the list below to see what STAR Kids
includes.
Language and Interpreter Services
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan has staff that speaks English and
Spanish. If you speak another language or are hearing impaired and
need help, call Member Services at 1-877-597-7799 or TTY 711 for hearing
impaired.
If you need materials in audio, Braille, larger
print and in other languages at your request. Please call 1-877-597-7799 for help.
This plan is available in the following counties:
Anderson, Angelina, Austin, Bell, Blanco, Bosque, Bowie, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Cameron, Camp, Cass, Chambers, Cherokee, Colorado, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, DeWitt, Delta, Duval, Erath, Falls, Fannin, Fort Bend, Franklin, Freestone, Galveston, Gillespie, Gonzales, Grayson, Gregg, Grimes, Hamilton, Hardin, Harris, Harrison, Henderson, Hidalgo, Hill, Hopkins, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jim Hogg, Lamar, Lampasas, Lavaca, Leon, Liberty, Limestone, Llano, Madison, Marion, Matagorda, Maverick, McLennan, McMullen, Milam, Mills, Montague, Montgomery, Morris, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Panola, Polk, Rains, Red River, Robertson, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, San Saba, Shelby, Smith, Somervell, Starr, Titus, Trinity, Tyler, Upshur, Van Zandt, Walker, Waller, Washington, Webb, Wharton, Willacy, Wood, and Zapata.
- STAR Kids
Find providers and coverage for this plan.
Search for doctors, hospitals and specialists.
Search for behavioral health providers and resources.
Find medications covered by this plan.
Find a pharmacy near you.
Need help finding a provider or setting up a visit?
Call Member Services at 1-877-597-7799, TTY 7-1-1, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or email memberservices_uhccp@uhc.com to get help finding a provider or setting up a visit.
Benefits & features
Get the assistance you need to stay healthy — or to get better if you are injured or sick. And pregnant moms get extra support to keep you and your baby healthy. That includes:
- Hospital Care. You pay nothing for care in a hospital.
- Lab and X-rays. Lab tests, x-rays and diagnostic imaging are covered.
- Transportation. We pay for rides to and from medical visits or pharmacy.
- Well Visits. Annual checkups can help keep you healthy.
If your child has asthma, diabetes or another long-term condition, you can depend on us. The STAR Kids Plan makes sure your child gets the care and services he or she needs. Benefits include:
- Case Management. Personal support from an experienced professional.
- Asthma Support. Individual care to help control asthma or COPD.
- Mental Health. Counseling and other treatments are available.
Help protect your child’s sight, hearing and smile with these benefits:
- Vision. Includes exams and $105 toward frames or contact lenses as a value-added service.
- Hearing. Tests, checkups and hearing aids, if needed, are provided.
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Dental. Most children and young adults age 20 and
younger with Medicaid or CHIP coverage get dental services through a
managed care dental plan. The dental plans listed below provide
services across the state for all Medicaid and CHIP members who
qualify for dental coverage.
- DentaQuest
- UnitedHealthcare Dental
- MCNA Dental
Get the medical equipment, assistance and supplies you need to live safely at home. Benefits include:
- Personal Care. Someone to help with dressing, bathing and dining.
- Equipment and Supplies. In-home medical and safety equipment are covered.
- Respite Care. In-home help to give your caregiver a rest.
Sometimes you might need a little extra help using your child's health plan. For those times, you can rely on:
- Transportation. We offer rides to and from medical visits or the pharmacy.
- Interpreters. An interpreter can go with you to medical visits.
- Language Help. Translated medical materials are available at no cost.
- Member Services. Your benefit questions are answered 24/7.
Read about all the extras your child could get as a STAR Kids
member:
- Exercise Kit. Includes one pedometer, one pack of resistance bands, and one water bottle for members who want to become more active.
- Online Mental Health Resources. Access articles, videos, and other resources at LiveandWorkWell.com
- Extra Benefits. Learn more about Value-added Services English | Español
If your child or young adult is disabled or living with an illness, your child’s health needs are unique. Our job is to make it as easy as possible for you to meet those needs. We make sure you get all your Medicaid benefits and more.
- Choice of Doctor. Find a primary doctor in your neighborhood. Your doctor can send you to thousands of specialists too.
- Nurse HotlineSM. Your caregiver can call our nurses for advice 24/7.
- Medicines. Get the medicine you need at a pharmacy near you or by mail order.
- Mental Health. Counseling and other treatments are covered.
- Service Coordinator. Someone to help you manage complex health conditions.
- Transportation. We pay for rides to and from medical visits or the pharmacy.
Our STAR Kids Plan is for persons on the HCBS waivers CLASS, HCS, TxHML, DBMD and in ICF-IDD facilities. Learn more here
Does your child have a serious health problem? If so, our case managers are in your corner. They will:
- Explain medical terms in plain language.
- Coordinate your doctor appointments.
- Provide your care team with your medical records.
Your case manager will stay with you on your child's medical journey. He or she will:
- Think beyond your medical needs.
- Make sure you have support at home.
So you can focus on helping your child get better.
Your child gets a primary care physician (PCP) who is his or her main doctor. Use the Doctor Lookup tool to see if your child's doctor is in our network.
If your child doesn't have a doctor or if their doctor is not in our network, we can help you find a new one close to you.
Your PCP is your main doctor for:
- Preventive care.
- Treatment if your child is sick or injured.
- Referrals to specialists for certain conditions.
Our plan covers medical equipment ordered by your doctor or case manager. This includes:
- Hospital bed.
- Oxygen tank.
- Walker or wheelchair.
This includes:
- Nursing care.
- Room and board.
- Supplies and equipment.
- Treatment and therapies.
- Diagnostic tests and exams.
After your child leaves the hospital, you are not alone. We make sure your child gets follow-up care to continue healing at home.
Your child's doctor and you need to understand each other. Not speaking English well makes this difficult. We can arrange for a medical interpreter to be at your child's appointment.
We have people at our phone centers that speak more than one language. A service lets us connects with others that speak hundreds of languages.
You can ask to receive information in another language. Then anything we write to you will only be in that language. This is provided at no cost to you.
There are no copays for covered drugs. You can fill your child's prescriptions at:
- Local pharmacies.
- Services that deliver routinely right to your door.
We also cover over-the-counter medicines with a written order from your child's doctor.
We can also help you find:
- Home care providers.
- Dentists and vision providers.
Required care is 100% covered with no copay. This includes:
- Behavioral therapy.
- Medications.
You pay nothing for covered services.
While your health care is low-cost or free, the care quality is high. You get:
- Care from highly skilled and compassionate doctors.
- Treatments at respected hospitals and clinics.
- Home medical equipment and supplies to help your child be at his or her best.
Our Nurse Hotline nurses will:
- Listen to the symptoms.
- Guide you on self-care.
- Advise you about getting care at a doctor visit or an urgent care center.
- Suggest you go right to the emergency department.
If needed, we provide someone to help with:
- Dressing.
- Bathing.
- Feeding.
We provide respite care to give caregivers a rest. Respite care offers caregivers time away from their loved one who has special care needs to run errands or just relax.
Every STAR Kids member gets a service coordinator. Your child’s service coordinator will visit with your family in person to go over your child’s health care needs. At these visits you will talk about the services your child is getting and other services your child may need.
Together you will create a care plan that works best for your family. Your care plan may include:
- Acute medical services.
- Behavioral health services.
- Primary care services.
- Special care services.
- Value-added services.
Your service coordinator can also help you.
- Arrange care with your primary care provider and with specialists.
- Connect your family with community programs and additional services.
- Answer questions about benefits.
- Help coordinate benefits with other providers.
What is a Transition Specialist? What will a Transition Specialist do for me?
For children with special health care needs, the transition to adulthood often brings many changes. A Transition Specialist can help you understand and plan for these changes. All STAR Kids members have access to a Transition Specialist.
How can I talk to a Transition Specialist?
If you want to speak with a Transition Specialist or have a Transition Specialist as part of your Care Team, let your Service Coordinator know and he or she can help you.
Whether you live in the city or in the country, rides are available. Our plan provides up to round trips to and from plan locations. This includes trips to and from the pharmacy to fill your prescriptions.
All of the immunizations your child needs are covered.
Case Management
Does your child have a serious health problem? If so, our case managers are in your corner. They will:
- Explain medical terms in plain language.
- Coordinate your doctor appointments.
- Provide your care team with your medical records.
Your case manager will stay with you on your child's medical journey. He or she will:
- Think beyond your medical needs.
- Make sure you have support at home.
So you can focus on helping your child get better.
Choice of Doctor
Your child gets a primary care physician (PCP) who is his or her main doctor. Use the Doctor Lookup tool to see if your child's doctor is in our network.
If your child doesn't have a doctor or if their doctor is not in our network, we can help you find a new one close to you.
Your PCP is your main doctor for:
- Preventive care.
- Treatment if your child is sick or injured.
- Referrals to specialists for certain conditions.
Equipment and Supplies
Our plan covers medical equipment ordered by your doctor or case manager. This includes:
- Hospital bed.
- Oxygen tank.
- Walker or wheelchair.
Hospitalization
This plan pays for all expenses related to a hospital stay, so your child can rest and heal.
This includes:
- Nursing care.
- Room and board.
- Supplies and equipment.
- Treatment and therapies.
- Diagnostic tests and exams.
After your child leaves the hospital, you are not alone. We make sure your child gets follow-up care to continue healing at home.
Interpreters
Your child's doctor and you need to understand each other. Not speaking English well makes this difficult. We can arrange for a medical interpreter to be at your child's appointment.
We have people at our phone centers that speak more than one language. A service lets us connects with others that speak hundreds of languages.
Language Help
You can ask to receive information in another language. Then anything we write to you will only be in that language. This is provided at no cost to you.
Medicines
We make getting your child's medicine easy.
There are no copays for covered drugs. You can fill your child's prescriptions at:
- Local pharmacies.
- Services that deliver routinely right to your door.
We also cover over-the-counter medicines with a written order from your child's doctor.
Member Services
Sometimes you might need a little help understanding your child's health care options. With us, you have someone you can call 24/7. We'll answer your questions simply and completely.
We can also help you find:
- Home care providers.
- Dentists and vision providers.
Mental Health
Mental health is as important as physical health. That's why we have the same coverage for both.
Required care is 100% covered with no copay. This includes:
- Behavioral therapy.
- Medications.
You pay nothing for covered services.
No Copays
While your health care is low-cost or free, the care quality is high. You get:
- Care from highly skilled and compassionate doctors.
- Treatments at respected hospitals and clinics.
- Home medical equipment and supplies to help your child be at his or her best.
Nurse Hotline
Medical questions and situations come at inconvenient times. When you have questions about your health or your child's health, you can call a trained nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Nurse Hotline nurses will:
- Listen to the symptoms.
- Guide you on self-care.
- Advise you about getting care at a doctor visit or an urgent care center.
- Suggest you go right to the emergency department.
Personal Visits
If needed, we provide someone to help with:
- Dressing.
- Bathing.
- Feeding.
Respite Care
We provide respite care to give caregivers a rest. Respite care offers caregivers time away from their loved one who has special care needs to run errands or just relax.
Service Coordinator
Every STAR Kids member gets a service coordinator. Your child’s service coordinator will visit with your family in person to go over your child’s health care needs. At these visits you will talk about the services your child is getting and other services your child may need.
Together you will create a care plan that works best for your family. Your care plan may include:
- Acute medical services.
- Behavioral health services.
- Primary care services.
- Special care services.
- Value-added services.
Your service coordinator can also help you.
- Arrange care with your primary care provider and with specialists.
- Connect your family with community programs and additional services.
- Answer questions about benefits.
- Help coordinate benefits with other providers.
Transition Specialist
What is a Transition Specialist? What will a Transition Specialist do for me?
For children with special health care needs, the transition to adulthood often brings many changes. A Transition Specialist can help you understand and plan for these changes. All STAR Kids members have access to a Transition Specialist.
How can I talk to a Transition Specialist?
If you want to speak with a Transition Specialist or have a Transition Specialist as part of your Care Team, let your Service Coordinator know and he or she can help you.
Transportation
Whether you live in the city or in the country, rides are available. Our plan provides up to round trips to and from plan locations. This includes trips to and from the pharmacy to fill your prescriptions.
Vaccines and Immunizations
All of the immunizations your child needs are covered.
Learn more
STAR Kids
Video transcript
It’s your health. It’s your choice.
Everyone deserves affordable health care, including you.
Working adults, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and children who qualify for Medicaid should check out UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
We have the Medicaid benefits and extras that can make a real difference in your life. All at no cost to you.
- Preventive checkups, shots and lab tests
- Routine shots that help protect against illness
- Transportation to and from doctor appointments for adults
- 24/7 Nurse Hotline to answer your health questions
Sometimes, you might need a little extra help. Get extras not covered by Medicaid.
- Earn rewards for keeping you and your baby healthy
- Coaches, supplies and medications to help you quit using tobacco
- Earn gift cards for getting preventive services
- Support and treatment to reach a healthy weight
We also offer resources to help you make the most of your plan. Including:
- Mental health services
- Care management
- Population health services
- Health education tools
Visit tn dot gov slash tenncare for more information.
Helping you live a healthier life.
We are here for you, Tennessee
Remember to choose UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
And get the Plan that gets you more.
To learn more about UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, visit UHCCommunityPlan.com forward slash TN.