STAR Kids is a Texas Medicaid managed care program that provides Medicaid benefits to individuals age 20 and younger who have disabilities. Designed to meet the unique needs of youth and children with disabilities, the program provides benefits such as prescription drugs, hospital care, primary and specialty care, preventive care, personal care services, private duty nursing, and durable medical equipment and supplies.
Support
138 UnitedHealthcare service coordinators and 18 clinical/ admin employees connecting STAR Kids members to the care and services they need
5 dedicated member advocates reduce barriers to care and address member and caregiver concerns
5 school liaisons work with families and school districts to promote access and inclusion
11 transition specialists support the move from pediatric care to adult care and helped 974 members transition in 2022 Tamikae Wilson's story
650+ Community engagement events in 2022
Services
Most-used value-added services:
- Fire/water resistance bag
- Hyper sensory gift card
- Focus learning bundle
Collaboration
Partners supporting inclusion and independence:
- UHC Texas Pathways
- Special Olympics Texas
- The MAC at Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio
Partners informing and supporting care:
- Capable Kids
- Texas Parent to Parent
