STAR (Medicaid)

Congratulations on your pregnancy! It is important that you visit your OB/GYN on a regular basis. As a Cook Children's Health Plan member, you will get a $50 gift card for one prenatal and postpartum visit. You can print out this form and bring it to your doctor's visit. When your doctor signs the form, mail it back to us for the gift card. During your pregnancy, you will need to visit your doctor often. Below is a table of the prenatal visits needed.

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After you deliver your baby, you will need to see your doctor for a postpartum visit. You can see your doctor as often as you need while your Medicaid is still active. When you deliver your baby, call 2-1-1 and Member Services to let us know.

Value Added Services

As a Cook Children’s Health Plan member, you are also eligible for these value added services:

You can talk to a nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can answer questions or help you decide what to do about your health needs. Call 1-866-971-2665.

Up to $350 for basic and major dental services for women enrolled in PREG Medicaid (TP40) and in the Cook Children’s Health Plan Baby Steps Program. Does not cover orthodontia or cosmetic services. For members ages 21 and older.
Oral Health classes for Pregnant STAR Members 21 yrs of age and older.

$25 gift card (up to $100) for pregnant women for attending their first prenatal visit within 1st trimester or 42 days of enrollment, then for attending the 3rd, 6th, and 9th prenatal visits.
$50 gift card per pregnancy for postnatal members who complete a post-partum visit with an approved provider between 7-84 days after delivery.
Up to $40 for a one-time GED testing fee for members 17yrs and over.

Poison Prevention class for Parents or Guardians.
Water Safety course for drowning prevention.
Access to a Community Resource Link (Aunt Bertha) for help connecting to resources for food, housing, employment, and other community resources.
$25 gift card per year for Members 13 years and over who enroll in a tobacco cessation program and a $25 gift card for completing the program.

Up to $100 per year for STAR Members with an asthma diagnosis and enrolled in the Asthma Disease Management program for:

Pest control.
Pillow covers/mattress covers.
Vent cleaning.
Deep carpet cleaning.
One peak flow meter and holding chamber or spacer.

$100 towards a Hepafilter Vacuum for Members with a moderate to severe asthma diagnosis. Member must be enrolled in Asthma Disease Management Program.
Healthy eating classes for Adults on the STAR Program who have Type I or Type II diabetes

Reimbursement for up to $25 per quarter for additional data for Members who qualify for the federal lifeline program.

Additional riders if the Member or LAR cannot make other arrangements.
Four (4) coordinated rides per year (one round trip per quarter) to appointments at WIC offices, Member Advisory Group meetings, GED classes or continued education, Community Resource Centers for food, clothing, TX Workforce Commission and other types of assistance.

Up to $100 for prepared childbirth, breast-feeding or parenting classes per pregnancy with an approved provider.
Safe Baby Sleep class through Safe Kids Program.
Free car seat checkups for first time mothers and for Members under the age of 12.
STAR Pregnant women are eligible to receive a $30 gift card per household for over-the-counter products every six months, upon request.
One (1) Baby Basics Book for all pregnant members enrolled in the Cook Children’s Health Plan Baby Steps Program.

Discount coupons for over the counter products for all new Members included in their new Member Welcome Packets.
Up to 80% discount on prescription medications for family members who do not have Medicaid or CHIP, upon request.
Cook Children’s Health Plan Members are eligible to receive up to 15% discount on over-the-counter products purchased at Cook Children’s Pharmacy.

There are some limits to these Value Added Services. Please call Member Services to find out what they are.

To find information on your benefits and services, read your Member handbook. If you would like a hard copy of the member handbook mailed to you, please call our Member Services department at 1-800-964-2247 to request one. A handbook will be mailed within 5 business days, at no charge.

There are some limits to these value added services. Please call Member Services to find out what they are.

STAR (Medicaid)

Value Added Services

24/7 Nurse Advice Line

Dental Services

Gift Programs

Health & Wellness

Disease Management

Temporary Phone Help

Extra Help Getting a Ride

Extra Help for Pregnant Women

Pharmacy & Over-the-Counter