Mar 18, 2024 | Medicaid News, Member News
The following Value-Added Service is no longer available to Community First Health Plans STAR, STAR Kids, and CHIP Members: Members that qualify for the Federal Lifeline Program can get a free cell phone (limit one per household) or use their own from the following...
May 27, 2022 | Medicaid News, Member News
Effective July 1, 2022, HHSC is removing CHIP co-payment requirements for office visits and residential treatment services for mental health conditions and substance use disorders. If you/your child needs help right away, call toll-free to talk to someone. You do not...
Nov 18, 2022 | Medicaid News, Member News
To comply with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, COVID-19-related vaccines, treatment, and testing services are provided without cost-sharing, including copayments, for Community First Health Plans CHIP Members. This policy was established as part of the...
May 2, 2023 | Medicaid News, Member News
For individuals who are no longer eligible for Medicaid and require HIV care or medications, assistance is available. Individuals may receive HIV care and medications through the Ryan White program. Additional information on AIDS service organizations, case management...
Mar 28, 2023 | Medicaid News, Member News
ATTENTION MEDICAID MEMBERS! The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Continuous Medicaid Coverage will soon end. If you or your child have Medicaid or CHIP, your health care coverage and other benefits you receive will be affected. Here’s what you need to know!...
Mar 17, 2023 | Medicaid News, Member News
Attention Medicaid Members In January 2020, the federal government declared a public health emergency (PHE) in response to COVID-19. Under the PHE, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) provided certain flexibilities, including allowing Medicaid...
