October 2016
Upcoming Provider Trainings
We invite you to participate in upcoming STAR Kids provider trainings. Our trainings provide information and resources to fully engage our provider community with STAR Kids. The training schedule is below, and we ask that you RSVP by the deadline.
New! If you’re not able to attend any of the trainings below, the STAR Kids Provider Training is available for completion via Brainshark – at your own pace, date and time.
STAR Kids Provider Training
Oct. 6, 2016 (Travis Service Area)
Seton Highland Lakes Business Office Conference Room
309 Industrial Blvd
Burnet, TX 78611
RSVP deadline: Oct. 4 by 5 p.m.
STAR Kids Provider Training
Oct. 11, 2016 (Webinar)
RSVP deadline: Oct. 10 by noon
STAR Kids Provider Training
Oct. 13, 2016 (Medicaid Rural Service Area Central)
La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina
3815 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76710
RSVP deadline: Oct. 11 by 5 p.m.
STAR Kids Provider Training
Oct. 18, 2016 (Webinar)
RSVP deadline: Oct. 17 by noon
STAR Kids Provider Training
Oct. 21, 2016 (Travis Service Area)
First National Bank
489 Highway 71 West
Bastrop, TX 78602
RSVP deadline: Oct. 19 by 5 p.m.
STAR Kids Provider Training
Oct. 25, 2016 (Webinar)
RSVP deadline: Oct. 24 by noon
News & Updates
For the most up-to-date information, view the News & Updates section of the BCBSTX provider website.
Link to BCBSTX Medicaid Website
On this website, you will find links to the provider manual, Quick Reference Guide, services requiring prior authorization and other useful information.
Contact Us
Provider Customer Service: 877-560-8055, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CT
For general questions and concerns, contact the BCBSTX Medicaid Provider Network Management department:
Email: TexasMedicaidNetworkDepartment@bcbstx.com
Phone: 855-212-1615
Fax: 512-349-4848
For member outreach inquiries, BCBSTX Medicaid (STAR) and CHIP members may contact Sonia Saenz, Senior Outreach Specialist/Member Advocate, sonia_saenz@bcbstx.com, 512-349-4883. If the member is unable to reach Sonia, please contact Consuelo Izquierdo, chelo_izquierdo@bcbstx.com, 512-349-4887.
For BCBSTX Medicaid (STAR) and CHIP quality inquiries, please contact Kathleen Thompson, Manager Medicaid Quality, kathleen_thompson@bcbstx.com, 512-349-4836.