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Medicaid Providers: Ending the Dual Demonstration and a New Enrollment Option for Dual Eligible Members

Date: 11/05/25

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is inviting providers to attend an upcoming webinar to learn about aligning enrollments between an Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) and a STAR+PLUS plan for members who receive Medicare and Medicaid services.

Effective January 1, 2026, HHSC is ending Dual Demonstration Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs) in Dallas and Hidalgo counties and implementing a new enrollment process to align Medicaid (STAR+PLUS) enrollment with the member’s Integrated D-SNP enrollment.

This transition means:

  • Providers in these counties may need new contracts with Wellcare By Superior HealthPlan.
  • Members in these counties will be able to select a health plan that provides integrated Medicare and Medicaid (STAR+PLUS) services in a different way.

This information will be helpful to providers in communicating with dual eligible members and engaging with Wellcare by Superior HealthPlan – our Integrated D-SNP.

Webinar Event Details

  • Dual Demonstration Transition - Provider Information Session
  • Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
    • Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. CST
  • Registration is required