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Revision 18-0; Effective September 4, 2018
All children and young adults enrolled with a STAR Kids managed care organization (MCO) receive an assessment, at least annually, using the STAR Kids Screening and Assessment Instrument (SK-SAI).
The MCO must assess each member using the SK-SAI at least annually, or when the member experiences a change in condition. The assessment contains screening questions and modules that assess for medical, behavioral and functional services.
Once an MCO has completed the SK-SAI and Community First Choice (CFC), Personal Care Services (PCS) and/or Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP) services have been determined, it is the responsibility of the MCO to communicate to the existing provider the approved service amount, duration and scope. If a new service is approved the member, legally authorized representative (LAR) or authorized representative (AR) should notify the MCO of the intended provider of services and the MCO will reach out to the provider.