Mental Health and Substance Use Services are Available for Adult Members
Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) provides medically appropriate and cost-effective services in-lieu-of (in place of) mental health or substance use disorder services for STAR and STAR Kids members.
These in-lieu-of services include:
Inpatient services for acute psychiatric conditions in a freestanding psychiatric hospital for up to 15 calendar days each month for members aged 21-64.
Partial Hospitalization (PHP) services
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services
Approval is needed for these services for members aged 21 and over. You or your providers may ask for in-lieu-of services by calling Member Services at 1-877-324-7543. You can also click here to visit the member portal.