Attention Community First Members: You may Have a Co-Pay for CHIP COVID-19 Services Starting October 1, 2024. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) waived co-pays for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and...
Effective September 1, HHSC is transitioning contracts for the STAR+PLUS program. This transition means: Members may need to select new health plans. Providers may need to contract with new MCOs. The STAR+PLUS Project Team invites members to attend an upcoming...
The Medicaid Lock-In Program is a health and safety program that protects Members whose use of drug store (pharmacy) services goes beyond what is medically necessary. If you have Medicaid, you may be put in the Lock-in Program if you do not follow Medicaid rules. This...
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...
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...
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...