24-2, Miscellaneous Changes

Revision Notice 24-2; Effective May 21, 2024

The following sections were revised in the STAR+PLUS Program Support Unit Operational Procedures Handbook: 

SectionTitleChange
3313Termination of CCSE Services Upon STAR+PLUS HCBS Program EnrollmentAdds clarifying language on the coordination between PSU and CCSE staff.
3313.1Procedure for STAR+PLUS HCBS Program ApplicantsCorrects the form number for Form 2065-A.
3410Transfer ScenariosUpdates section title to MCO Transfer Scenarios. Adds clarifying language.
3411Transferring to Another Service Area with Prior KnowledgeUpdates section title to Transferring from One MCO to Another Within the Same Service Area. Adds clarifying language.
3412Transferring to Another Service Area Without Prior KnowledgeUpdates section title to Transferring from One MCO to Another in a Different Service Area. Adds clarifying language.
3413Transferring from One MCO to Another Within the Same Service AreaDeletes section.
3421.6Confirm STAR+PLUS HCBS Program EligibilityUpdates the coordination time frame between PSU and IDD waiver program staff.
3514.1STAR+PLUS Individual Transitioning to the Community with STAR+PLUS HCBS ProgramUpdates PSU staff time frame for completing case actions.
6300.2Institutional StayAdds clarifying language on Medicaid Part A SNF stays.
7410Sustained State Fair Hearing DecisionUpdates CRU email contents and adds clarifying language.
9110Authorizing Agent – InitialUpdates MCO name to Wellpoint.
9120Enrollment - InitialUpdates MCO name to Wellpoint.
9130Service Plan - InitialUpdates MCO name to Wellpoint.
9140Service Authorization - InitialUpdates MCO name to Wellpoint.
9410Authorizing Agent for MFP ApplicantUpdates MCO name to Wellpoint.
9420Enrollment for MFP ApplicantAdds clarifying language.
9480MFPD for STAR+PLUS HCBS Program ApplicantUpdates MCO name to Wellpoint.
Appendix XVIIState Cutoff DatesAdds 2024 cutoff dates.
Appendix XXIXReserved for Future UseUpdates appendix title to STAR+PLUS Plan Codes. Adds clarifying language.
Appendix XXXIVSTAR+PLUS TxMedCentral Naming ConventionsUpdates appendix title to STAR+PLUS MCOHub Naming Conventions. Updates MCO name to Wellpoint.