STAR (Medicaid)

Texas STAR

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Texas STAR Medicaid is a managed health care plan for residents of the Lone Star State. Residents within the nine coverage areas are eligible to utilize this plan to access healthcare including primary care, specialists, hospitals, and more.

Superior HealthPlan proudly offers STAR, a Medicaid managed care program serving low income families at no cost to them.

Superior offers STAR Medicaid in the following Texas service areas:

  • Bexar
  • El Paso
  • Hidalgo
  • Lubbock
  • Nueces
  • Travis
  • MRSA Central
  • MRSA Northeast
  • MRSA West

When Texas residents choose Superior, they partner with a managed care provider with the best interest of participants. Superior is dedicated to providing services that go above and beyond that of a traditional plan. STAR Medicaid recipients are eligible for benefits including:

  • Choice of doctors.
  • Regular checkups and office visits.
  • Prescription drugs and medical supplies.
  • Dental and vision services.
  • Vaccines.
  • Behavioral health care.
  • Hospital coverage.

More information can be found in the STAR handbook.

Special Services For STAR Medicaid Pregnant Members

  • Start Smart® For Your Baby Program. Diaper bag, diapers and educational materials for pregnant members who complete the Notification of Pregnancy form and attend Superior’s educational baby shower. 
  • Up to $150 My Health Pays® rewards each year for completing prenatal and postpartum visits. Visit My Health Pays ® for more rewards information.
  • Extra dental benefits. This includes up to $250 for pregnant women ages 21 and older.
  • In-home OB assistance from non-clinical community caregivers for pregnant members in Obstetrician (OB) Care Management.
  • Home visits for members who are pregnant. 
  • Telephonic outreach offered to reduce the health risks associated with smoking during pregnancy through Superior’s Puff-Free Pregnancy program.
  • Extra help getting a ride.

Value-added Services are extra health care services offered by Superior. Services may vary by area. These services are valid 9/1/23 through 8/31/24. 

*Restrictions and limitations may apply.