Required: 3 in 30 Assessments for Foster Care Patients

Date: 03/31/23

Superior HealthPlan continues to help remove barriers and provide quality health care for both mental and physical health needs through the STAR Health program. A part of this is ensuring 3 in 30 actions are met. 3 in 30 is a collaborative effort between the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Superior.

3 in 30 combines three separate, yet critical, tools for assessing the medical, behavioral, and developmental strengths and needs of children and youth in foster care, when entering DFPS conservatorship. Each of the following assessments are a requirement set forth by Senate Bill 11:

• 3-Day Medical Exam
• Texas Child and Adolescence Needs and Strengths 2.0 (CANS) Assessment
• Texas Health Steps Medical Check-up

Together, the three assessments chart the path for ensuring Superior STAR Health members get the care and services they need at the time they enter foster care.

As a reminder, all providers (including pharmacies) that serve STAR Health members are contractually required to provide services when the DFPS Form 2085-B, Designation of Medical Consenter form is provided, regardless of whether a member has an insurance card.

To register for an upcoming STAR Health provider educational webinar, please visit SuperiorHealthPlan.com/ProviderCalendar.

Important Resources:

• 3 in 30 Overview Flyer (PDF)
• 3 in 30 Billing Guidelines (PDF)
• STAR Health Provider Incentive Program (PDF)

For additional 3 in 30 resources, please visit Superior’s Foster Care Resources webpage.

If you have questions about 3 in 30 or the STAR Health program, please contact your local Account Manager.