*Effective September 1st, 2010:

• All children newly enrolled in the STAR Health Program will need a Texas Health Steps checkup within 30 days of enrollment.
• Annual medical checkups for existing Members age 36 months and older are due on the child’s birthday.
• The annual medical checkup is considered timely if it occurs within one year of the child’s birthday.

*Reminder:

• Requirements do not apply to Members moving from placement to placement.
• New Members who are 6 months and over must have a dental checkup within 60 days of enrolling in the STAR Health Program.
• After that, EVERY child must have a dental checkup every six months through the age 20.

Please go to our Texas Health Steps page for more information

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