STAR Kids Value-Added Services

On top of the standard benefits, Driscoll Health Plan offers STAR Kids members a wide range of value-added services. From classes to gift cards, there is a special reward waiting for everyone in the family. We care about our members, and we hope it shows.

*Restrictions and/or limitations apply. Extra services are valid from September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024.

Type of BenefitDescriptionRestrictions and/or Limitations
Respite Care ServicesUp to 32 hours of respite care each year for members who get personal care services (PCS).
  • Respite services must be authorized by a Service Coordinator
  • Members must be under the age of 21
  • Does not apply to MDCP members
Pest ControlHigh-risk members with chronic health conditions can get pest control services.
  • Must live in a home that is owned or rented
  • Must have a high-risk medical condition
  • Pest control services only include insects and rodents inside the home
  • Termites and bedbugs are not included
  • Pest control services are limited to a pre-approved list of vendors
  • One service per household
Community-Based Specialty Services

Can participate in Community-Based Specialty Services including:

  • Equine Therapy
  • Music Therapy
  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Must meet medical criteria
  • Members are subject to requirements set by the service provider
  • Some therapies may be limited by location due to available space
  • Offered on a first come first serve basis
  • Yearly limit of $500
Sensory ProductsUp to $75 towards a sensory packet.
  • One per member, per year
  • Must meet medical criteria
Gift for Completing Checkups
Download Checkup Brochure PDF
$20 gift card for completing four on-time newborn Texas Health Steps checkups.

Must have four of the following Texas Health Steps checkups:

  • 3 to 5 days
  • 2 weeks
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 9 months
Gift for Completing Checkups$20 gift card for completing 12 and 15 months Texas Health Steps checkups.

Must have the following Texas Health Steps checkups:

  • 12 months
  • 15 months
Gift for Completing Checkups$20 gift card for completing a yearly Texas Health Steps checkup.
  • Ages 2 to 20
Gift for Completing Checkups$25 gift card for completing a prenatal checkup.
  • Must be within the first trimester or within 42 days of joining DHP
  • One gift card per member, per pregnancy
Gift for Completing Checkups$25 gift card for completing a post-partum checkup.
  • Must be within 7-84 days of delivery
  • One gift card per member, per pregnancy
Gift for Completing Checkups$25 gift card for completing a mental health follow-up.
  • 6 years and older
  • Follow-up must be with a mental health practitioner
  • Must be within 7 days of the discharge from in-patient mental health hospital
Gift for Completing Checkups$20 gift card for completing a follow-up with your provider.
  • Follow-up must be within 7-14 days of discharge from the hospital
  • Hospital stay must be at least three-days
  • Up to three times per year
Extra help for Pregnant Members
For a listing of our baby showers and parenting classes, visit:

Get Ready for Baby

Classes may be available at select locations, in person or virtual.

$100 gift card for attending a Get Ready for Baby educational baby shower.
  • One gift card per member, per pregnancy
Extra help for Pregnant Members$20 gift card for moms who attend a parenting class.
  • Must attend within 120 days of delivery
  • One gift card per member, per pregnancy
Extra help for Pregnant Members$20 gift card for moms who complete a home visit.
  • Moms must call to schedule a home visit
  • Visit must be completed within 60 days of delivery
  • Moms will complete a postnatal screening upon completion of class
Extra help for Pregnant Members$20 gift card for completing a Pregnancy Health Risk Assessment (HRA).
  • Must be a new pregnant member
  • Must complete the Pregnancy HRA
Extra help for Pregnant MembersOne year membership of SHIPT grocery delivery service for high-risk pregnant members.
  • Must be identified as having a high-risk pregnancy
Extra help for Pregnant MembersNutritional counseling with a nutritionist.
  • Must not qualify for other nutritional counseling programs
  • Must be a pregnant member
Extra help for Pregnant MembersLactation consultation
  • Moms who delivered within the past 60 days
  • Up to two sessions per pregnancy
Transportation

Get rides to:

  • Local food pantries
  • Grocery stores
  • DHP health education classes
  • DHP Community events
  • Social Security Administration office
  • DHP sponsored events

Local food pantries:

  • Must complete an SDOH evaluation
  • Must be within DHP service area
  • Must be within 25-mile radius or with prior approval

Local grocery stores:

  • Must complete an SDOH evaluation
  • Must be within DHP service area
  • Must be within 25-mile radius
  • Visit must not be more than one hour including in store and travel time
  • Members with special health care needs

DHP health education classes or community events:

  • Must be pre-registered for DHP education class or DHP community event
  • Must be within DHP service area
  • Must be within 25-mile radius or with prior approval

Social Security Administration office and DHP sponsored events:

  • Must be within 25-mile radius or with prior approval

For More information:
Visit our transportation page

Health and WellnessUp to $500 MDCP copay coverage towards a nursing home stay.
  • Must have assessment by Service Coordinator that determines eligibility criteria for MDCP waiver
Health and WellnessUp to $150 to help with the registration cost to a special needs camp.
  • One per member, per year
  • Must provide proof of acceptance and payment
  • Must meet medical criteria
Health and WellnessUp to $75 in gift cards for completing a DHP or Case Management educational program.

Classes may be available in person or virtual.

  • Must be registered for classes
  • Must not be related to any other VAS
Health and WellnessUp to $60 gift card for completing a Triple P session.
  • One $20 gift card per class, up to three gift cards per family
  • Must be enrolled in Triple P session
  • Must complete each Triple P class
  • Must meet medical criteria
  • Must complete one age group per level
  • Limited to two different levels

Triple P Information

Health and Wellness

Up to $50 gift card for joining a health and wellness program.

Includes:

  • Sports program
  • Gym membership
  • 5k race
  • Dance class
  • Art class
  • Yoga class
  • Music lessons
  • One gift card per member, per year
  • Must submit the receipt as proof of participation

Health and Wellness Gift Card Form

Health and Wellness$25 gift card when you get a COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Up to two vaccines per year
  • Must submit vaccination card

COVID-19 Vaccine Verification Form

COVID-19 Information

Health and Wellness$20 gift card for completing a Child Passenger Safety class.
  • Must complete a Child Passenger Safety class
  • One gift card per family
Health and WellnessOne activity tracker for weight management.
  • Ages 10 to 18
  • Must meet medical criteria
  • Must complete the physical fitness modules
Health and WellnessLice removal treatment
  • Up to three visits per year
  • PCP referral is required
  • Participating clinics only
  • May treat family members if DHP member qualifies for treatment

Head Lice Flyer PDF

Health and WellnessID wristband
  • Ages 5 to 21
  • One per member, per year
  • Member must request
Health and WellnessMenstrual cycle kit
  • Up to three kits per member per year
  • Member must request kit
Health and WellnessEducational braille learning kit
  • Ages 0 to 5
  • Must meet medical criteria
Health and WellnessHidalgo Service Area Only: Healthy Living Diabetes kit and enrollment in the Unidos Contra la Diabetes program.
  • Ages 11 to 17
  • Must complete a Health Risk Assessment
  • Must meet medical criteria
  • One per member per year
  • Locations include: Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties

For more information, visit Unidos Contra la Diabetes.

Asthma$20 gift card after five months of continuous asthma controller medication refills.
  • Must meet medical criteria
  • Refills must be continuous
AsthmaTwo hypoallergenic pillow covers and bed covers.
  • Must meet medical criteria
Vision$150 allowance towards frames, lenses, or contact lenses every two years
  • Ages 2 and older
  • Limited to members who need glasses
Sports or School PhysicalsOne sports or school physical.
  • Ages 4 to 21
  • One physical per member, per year
First Aid KitOne first-aid kit per family.
  • Ages 2 to 5
  • Must be a new member
Over-the-Counter Benefits$50 gift card for over-the-counter items.

Ages 6 to 15 months

  • Must have 6 months of continuous eligibility
  • Must have completed two Texas Health Steps checkups within 6 months
  • Must download and register in the DHP Mobile App

Ages 13 to 18 years

  • Must have 6 months of continuous eligibility
  • Must have completed one Texas Health Steps checkup within 12 months
  • Must download and register in the DHP Mobile App
Over-the-Counter BenefitsUp to 20% discount on over-the-counter items at the Driscoll Children’s Hospital Pharmacy.
  • Must show your DHP member ID card
  • Medicaid covered benefits are not included

Wellness Program

$50 gift card for participation in a health and wellness program

COVID Vaccine

$25 gift card  for getting a COVID-19 vaccine

Resources

STAR Kids Frequently Asked Questions

If your doctor cannot be reached to approve a prescription, you may be able to get a three-day emergency supply of your medication. 

Carson B   0 July 21, 2023  

Contact your Service Coordinator if your child needs to see a doctor or provider that is out of the area. We want to make sure your child keeps getting the care and services needed during the transition into STAR Kids. Driscoll Health Plan will authorize services that are out of the area when it is the best interest of your child.

Carson B   0 July 21, 2023  

Your primary care provider or another doctor is available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you get sick at night or on the weekend you can call your primary cares provider’s office number for help. The office will have an answering service or message on how to contact your primary care provider. Your primary care provider should return your call within 30 minutes. 

You may also visit an in-network after-hours clinic or urgent care center for sudden illness. You should contact your primary care provider’s office if you are unsure about going to an after-hours clinic or urgent care.

Carson B   0 July 21, 2023  

As soon as you have your new address, give it to the HHSC benefits office by dialing 2-1-1 and call Member Services toll-free, for Nueces SA: 1-844-508-4672or Hidalgo SA: 1-844-508-4674. Before you get Medicaid services in your new area, you must call Driscoll Health Plan, unless you need emergency services. You will keep getting care through Driscoll Health Plan until HHSC changes your address.

Carson B   0 July 21, 2023  

If you get a bill, call Member Services and we can help you. We can call the provider’s office for you. You are not responsible for co-pays, deductibles, and services that are not covered by Medicaid.

Carson B   0 July 21, 2023  
Need more help? Call 1-877-324-7543

Claim Your Reward

Wellness 
Program

$50 gift card for participation in a health and wellness program

COVID 
Vaccine

$25 gift card  for getting a COVID-19 vaccine

Online Driver's
Education Class

$75 gift card for completing a driver’s education program

Nutrition & Educational Classes

Up to $75 in gift cards for completing in-person or virtual DHP classes

How to Apply

First, check to see if you qualify. Next, create a member login and complete the online application. If you have any questions, our staff is happy to help. 
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