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State programs

# STAR+PLUS (Texas)

STAR+PLUS is a Texas Medicaid managed care program for adults with disabilities and adults age 65 or older. Members choose a health plan. The plan provides health care and long-term services and supports, such as personal assistance. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission runs the program.

## Why it matters for your family

All STAR+PLUS members receive service coordination. A coordinator visits within 30 days of enrollment and at least once a year to help with care planning. Long-term services include personal assistance, day activity and health services, emergency response, and Community First Choice. A common mistake is to think STAR+PLUS is a separate way to qualify. A person must first be approved for Medicaid. Some members also qualify for the STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver. Contact your health plan or HHSC to ask what services you qualify for. Families can ask the coordinator about home changes and respite when needs grow.

Source: [hhs.texas.gov](https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-members/starplus)

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## Related terms

-   [**STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program**The STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services program is a Texas Medicaid waiver for adults who would otherwise need a nursing facility.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/star-plus-home-and-community-based-services-program/)
-   [**Medicaid managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS)**Medicaid managed long-term services and supports, or MLTSS, is a way states deliver long-term care through managed care plans.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/medicaid-managed-long-term-services-and-supports/)
-   [**Community First Choice**Community First Choice is a Medicaid state plan option that lets states offer attendant services at home or in the community.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/community-first-choice/)
-   [**Texas Primary Home Care**Texas Primary Home Care, or PHC, is a Medicaid-funded personal care program run through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/texas-primary-home-care/)
-   [**Texas Community Attendant Services (CAS)**Texas Community Attendant Services, or CAS, is a Medicaid-funded personal care program run through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/texas-community-attendant-services/)
-   [**Care coordinator**A care coordinator is a person who organizes a person's care among doctors, agencies, and family.](https://homecare.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/care-coordinator/)

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