Skip to main content
Main Content

STAR Kids

CMS Rating not applicable

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.

  • Check eligibility (opens modal window)
  • STAR Kids Steps to enroll

Find providers and coverage for this plan.

Find a provider

Search for health care providers near you, including doctors, hospitals and specialists.

Find a behavioral health provider

Search for mental health providers near you; for example, psychiatrists, therapists and counselors.

View drug list

Find medications covered by this plan.

Find a pharmacy

Search for 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.
  • Hearing. Tests, checkups and hearing aids, if needed, are provided.
  • 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

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 
  • Healthy First Steps®. Pregnant members who enroll in Healthy First Steps Babyscripts will receive access to free educational content, resources, and rewards for going to prenatal and postpartum visits.
  • Extra Benefits. Sports and school physicals offered at no cost

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.
  • Vision and dental. Have regular eye and dental exams. We cover glasses and contact lenses too.
  • 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.
  • Value-added benefits. Earn free gift cards when you take healthy steps. You’ll get rewards for yearly wellness exams, along with other benefits.

Our STAR Kids Plan is for persons on the HCBS waivers CLASS, HCS, TxHML, DBMD and in ICF-IDD facilities. Learn more here

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.

Member resources

Member resources (opens modal window)

Want to learn more?

The Texas STAR Kids plan specialists can answer questions and help you enroll.

Call us:
1-877-597-7799 / TTY: 711

8:00 am to 5:00 pm local time, 7 days a week

Steps to enroll
Get the details

Visit the Texas CHIP & Medicaid site for more information on eligibility and enrollment.

Texas STAR Kids

For information in alternate formats, like large print, Braille or audio, please call Member Services.

Member information

Already a member? You have access to our member-only website. Print ID cards, chat with a nurse online, and more. 

Member information is available in paper form, at no cost, upon request, and sent by the health plan within five business days.

Member website


Individual & Family ACA Marketplace Plans Disclaimer

(scroll within this box to view)

The benefits described may not be offered in all plans or in all states. Some plans may require copayments, deductibles and/or coinsurance for these benefits. This policy has exclusions, limitations, reductions of benefits, and terms under which the policy may be continued in force or discontinued. For costs and complete details of the coverage, review your plan documents, call or write your insurance agent or the company, whichever is applicable. Plan specifics and benefits vary by coverage area and by plan category. Please review plan details to learn more.

UnitedHealthcare Individual & Family plans medical plan coverage offered by: UnitedHealthcare of Arizona, Inc.; Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Incorporated in CO; UnitedHealthcare of Florida, Inc.; UnitedHealthcare of Georgia, Inc; UnitedHealthcare of Illinois, Inc.; UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company in AL, KS, LA, MO, NJ, and TN; Optimum Choice, Inc. in MD and VA; UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Inc. in MI; UnitedHealthcare of Mississippi, Inc.; UnitedHealthcare of New Mexico, Inc.; UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina, Inc.; UnitedHealthcare of Ohio, Inc.; UnitedHealthcare of Oklahoma, Inc.; UnitedHealthcare of South Carolina, Inc.; UnitedHealthcare of Texas, Inc.; UnitedHealthcare of Oregon, Inc. in WA; and UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin, Inc.  Administrative services provided by United HealthCare Services, Inc. or its affiliates.

This policy has exclusions, limitations, reduction of benefits, and terms under which the policy may be continued in force or discontinued. For costs and complete details of the coverage, call or write your insurance agent or the company, whichever is applicable. By responding to this offer, you agree that a representative may contact you.

*To qualify for a $0 monthly premium, you must meet household income requirements for Advanced Premium Tax Credits.

**$0 cost-share for network periodic oral evaluation 2 times per consecutive 12 months. Adult dental benefit coverage is limited to a $1,000 benefit maximum per plan year. Coverage for routine vision exam and eyewear is limited to once every 12 months. If you opt to receive vision care services or vision care materials that are not covered benefits under this plan, a participating vision care provider may charge you their normal fee for such services or materials. Coverage may not be available on all plans or in all states. For costs and complete details of coverage, contact your insurance agent or the company, as applicable.

Last Updated: 04.21.2025 at 11:00 AM CDT

Disclaimer information

(scroll within this box to view)

Looking for the federal government’s Medicaid website? Look here at Medicaid.gov.

UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete plans

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. Benefits, features and/or devices vary by plan/area. Limitations, exclusions and/or network restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year.

Premium disclaimer

Dual Special Needs plans have a $0 premium for members with Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy).

Benefit disclaimer

Benefits, features, and/or devices vary by plan/area. Limitations, exclusions and/or network restrictions may apply.

Nurse Hotline disclaimer

This service should not be used for emergency or urgent care needs. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The information provided through this service is for informational purposes only. The nurses cannot diagnose problems or recommend treatment and are not a substitute for your provider's care. Your health information is kept confidential in accordance with the law. The service is not an insurance program and may be discontinued at any time. Nurse Hotline not for use in emergencies, for informational purposes only.

Star ratings disclaimer

Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-Star rating system. The 5-Star rating applies to plan year 2025.

Formularies

The formulary, pharmacy network and provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary.

Important provider information

The choice is yours

We will provide you with information to help you make informed choices, such as physicians' and health care professionals' credentials. This information, however, is not an endorsement of a particular physician or health care professional's suitability for your needs.

The providers available through this application may not necessarily reflect the full extent of UnitedHealthcare's network of contracted providers. There may be providers or certain specialties that are not included in this application that are part of our network. If you don't find the provider you are searching for, you may contact the provider directly to verify participation status with UnitedHealthcare's network, or contact Customer Care at the toll-free number shown on your UnitedHealthcare ID card. We also recommend that, prior to seeing any physician, including any specialists, you call the physician's office to verify their participation status and availability.

Some network providers may have been added or removed from our network after this directory was updated. We do not guarantee that each provider is still accepting new members.

Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat UnitedHealthcare plan members, except in emergency situations. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost- sharing that applies to out-of-network services.

American Disabilities Act notice

In accordance with the requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("ADA"), UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company provides full and equal access to covered services and does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Referrals

Network providers help you and your covered family members get the care needed. Access to specialists may be coordinated by your primary care physician.

Paper directory requests

Paper copies of the network provider directory are available at no cost to members by calling the customer service number on the back of your ID card. Non-members may download and print search results from the online directory.

Declaration of disaster or emergency

If you’re affected by a disaster or emergency declaration by the President or a governor, or an announcement of a public health emergency by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, there is certain additional support available to you.

  • Part A, Part B, and supplemental Part C plan benefits are to be provided at specified non-contracted facilities (note that Part A and Part B benefits must be obtained at Medicare certified facilities);
  • Where applicable, requirements for gatekeeper referrals are waived in full;
  • Plan-approved out-of-network cost-sharing to network cost-sharing amounts are temporarily reduced; and
  • The 30-day notification requirement to members is waived, as long as all the changes (such as reduction of cost-sharing and waiving authorization) benefit the member.

If CMS hasn’t provided an end date for the disaster or emergency, plans will resume normal operation 30 days after the initial declaration.