HHSC: STAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee

Meeting Summary. TheSTAR Kids Managed Care Advisory Committee, created by Senate Bill 7 of the 83rd Texas Legislature (Regular Session), advises HHSC on the establishment and implementation of the STAR Kids Medicaid managed care program. The STAR Kids Medicaid managed care program is legislatively mandated to provide services for children with disabilities who have Medicaid coverage to improve coordination and customization of care, access to care, health outcomes, cost containment and quality of care. The STAR Kids model must require a health home, care management, and provide comprehensive coordination of acute care and long-term service benefits. Introduction The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Elizabeth Tucker who stated that this would be an abbreviated meeting compared to most meetings of the group. The minutes from the meeting on May 4, 2018, were approved as written. Members: Elizabeth Tucker (presiding chair), Austin, Every Child, Inc. Rahel B