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During the government shutdown, Driscoll Health Plan wants families to know that food help is still available. We understand this may be a hard time, and we want to make sure everyone knows where to find support. Here are local food banks that continue to serve families across South Texas: If your family needs food […]
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: 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 […]
From May to August, the Health Plan continually partnered with local organizations all around South Texas to make backpacks and school supplies accessible to community members at no cost. This year, the Health Plan partnered with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, an NBA G-League, to bring a Back to School Expo for Edinburg, Texas, and […]
On Wednesday, May 31st, the Community Outreach Team of Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) organized a two-session "Lunch & Learn" event aimed at educating DHP staff about Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas. Kimberly Perez, the Branch Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters, shared insightful statistics about the positive impact of having a mentor in […]
The Opening Ceremonies for the Special Olympics of South Texas Summer Games were held on Friday, May 19th, at Heroes Stadium inside Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, TX. The games took place over a 4 day spread where over 5,400 attendees, including Athletes, Unified Partners, coaches and volunteers competed in sports including soccer, cycling, tennis, […]
On Saturday, April 15, Driscoll Health Plan partnered with the Texas State Aquarium to host our annual Mermaid Ball, a dance for high school students with special needs. The event took place at the Texas State Aquarium with a tour of the Caribbean Journey exhibit, animal interactions and a “prom-like” dance party. Once the music […]
On Saturday April 1, Driscoll Health Plan presented a check for $10,000 to The Right Start, formerly known as Summer Sports and Wellness Camp. The Right Start is a summer program for low-income children that is held at a nearby college/university campus. Their mission is to educate students in making healthy choices, staying active, school subjects such […]
Creating a unique learning experience for South Texas families. Driscoll Health Plan presented a $10,000 check to Texas Children in Nature Network (TCiNN) to create a Library Educational Adventure Pack (LEAP) program. The program will address health disparities through nature along with improving physical, behavioral and mental health of local children and their families. Children […]
