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STARLink: Helping People in Medicaid Managed Care


If you need any of the following information in alternative formats or languages please contact us at 1-866-566-8989.

Provider Information




What Providers need to know to assist Medicaid Clients

Tips for Providers - Helping Medicaid Clients Access Care

Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual
Covered services under the Texas Medicaid program and authorization requirements.

Medicaid Preferred Drug List & Prior Authorization Program

Texas Medicaid Provider Resources




How to become a Medicaid Provider

To participate in PCCM or the traditional Medicaid program providers must sign up with TMHP. Click here for Provider Enrollment information. To participate in the HMO STAR Medicaid program providers must sign up with the health plans in a specific service area. Each health plan has a provider relations department that can tell you what the specific criteria are to sign up as a provider. To see a list of current HMOs in the STAR program click here.

Tips for Medicaid Provider Enrollment




How to help patients when they cannot afford prescriptions

Rx Assist - Accessing Pharmaceutical Patient Assistant Programs
Providers helping patients get access to prescription drugs

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Information for Providers




PCCM for Providers

On September 1, 2005, PCCM expanded to 197 additional Texas counties. Medicaid clients enrolled with PCCM will pick a health center, clinic, doctor, or specially trained nurse to become their primary care provider (PCP). They will be required to go to their PCP for most of their health care needs. Not everyone on Medicaid is required to enroll in PCCM. For more detailed information read these PCCM Frequently Asked Questions

List of participating PCCM counties

PCCM Provider & Hospital Directories by Region




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Toll-free:
1-866-566-8989
1-866-222-4306 (TTY)

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8a.m. to 6p.m.

STARLink provides consumer assistance. We do not provide legal representation or medical advice.


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