Network Participation Opportunity
To request a STAR, CHIP, or STAR Kids Network Participation Agreement, please refer to Request Contract/Agreement/Network Participation on the Network Participation page. Please note: that additional credentialing is not required for those providers already credentialed in the STAR, CHIP, or STAR Kids networks and whose credentialing is current.
For counties outside the Travis and Central Medicaid Rural Service Area, please contact the Medicaid Network Department at 1-855-212-1615 or via email at TexasMedicaidNetworkDepartment@bcbstx.com.
News & Events
- 03/01/2023 ALERT: Reminder COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Ending March 31, 2023
- 03/01/2023 Texas Medicaid Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Informational Flyers
- 02/23/2023 Warning: Kids Are Falling Behind on Critical Vaccines
- 02/22/2023 Commonly Missed Observations in Texas Health Steps (THSteps) Well Child Exams
- 02/16/2023 ALERT: New Form for OB/GYN Compliance Challenges with Prenatal Appointment Availability
- 02/15/2023 Urgent Request for All Medicaid Recipients to Update Their Contact Information Before 3/31/2023
- 02/08/2023 Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) COVID-19 Flexibilities
- 02/08/2023 Diabetic Equipment and Supplies Benefit Change for Texas Medicaid Jan. 1, 2023
- 02/06/2023 ALERT: Reminder to Encourage Medicaid Members to Renew Coverage
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Medicaid Service Area
BCBSTX Medicaid STAR, CHIP, and STAR Kids are in multiple Service Areas within Texas.
Medicaid Clinical & Administrative Advisory Committee (MCAAC)
The MCAAC for your STAR Kids service area can provide reviews, recommendations and support for best practice information and quality care.
Delivering Quality Care
Now’s the time to encourage our members to catch up on their health. To support quality care, we are providing information to providers and members to encourage discussions on health topics.
Cultural Competency
Cultural Competency is the ability of individuals and systems to provide services effectively to people of various cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds and religions in a manner that recognized values, affirms and respects the worth of the individual and protects and preserves dignity.
If you have any questions regarding the Cultural Competency Provider Training please contact your provider network representative.
Culturally Competent Health Care Provider Training
Providers who have completed other CMS/State-approved Cultural Competency Training may attest here.