September 2017

Reminder: AAPCA Medicaid Benefits Transitioning to MCO

On September 1, 2017, individuals currently receiving Medicaid benefits through the Department of Family and Protective Services Adoption Assistance or Permanency Care Assistance (AAPCA) programs began receiving their Medicaid benefits through a managed care organization (MCO). MCO means that Medicaid beneficiaries receive their health benefits through a health plan’s network of doctors, specialists and other providers.

Medicaid benefits will not change. Medicaid will continue covering doctor’s visits, hospital visits, therapies, specialists, medical equipment and medical supplies. Most AAPCA clients will go into the STAR MCO program.

Beneficiaries who receive Supplemental Security Income and/or Medicare will go into the STAR Kids MCO program.

AAPCA beneficiaries who receive services through a 1915(c) waiver already transitioned to STAR Kids on November 1, 2016. To learn more, go to hhs.texas.gov/AAPCA.