3 in 30 for STAR Health Members Beginning in April
Date: 02/01/18
Beginning April 1, 2018, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), and Superior HealthPlan are joining together in a collaborative effort to launch the 3 in 30 program for children and youth in foster care.
3 in 30 combines three separate, yet critical, tools for assessing the medical, behavioral, and developmental strengths and needs of children and youth entering DFPS conservatorship. Each assessment is a requirement set forth by Senate Bill 11. Together, the three assessments chart the path for ensuring STAR Health members get the care and services they need at the time they enter foster care.
Under current law, STAR Health members must receive a Texas Health Steps Medical Checkup (Texas Health Steps) and the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment within the first 30 days of removal from their home. Beginning April 1, STAR Health members will also be required to undergo an initial medical assessment within three business days of entering DFPS care.*
 Click to download 3 in 30 Provider Flyer | The three components in the 3 in 30 program include:
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By combining the statewide implementation of the newly required Three-Day Medical Exam which strengthens compliance for obtaining the previously mandated Texas Health Steps medical checkup and the CANS Assessment, DFPS will gain a greater understanding of the needs and strengths of STAR Health members.
The Three-Day Medical Exam provides immediate information regarding the child’s medical and mental health status. This exam enables DFPS to obtain the needed medical care and treatment for each child or youth. Together, the Texas Health Steps Checkup and CANS Assessment contribute information within the first 30 days of care, specifying medical, behavioral, and developmental strengths and challenges. This information can be used to develop a unique service plan for a STAR Health member, which must be presented to the court with jurisdiction over the child’s legal case within the first 45 days of care.
Requirement | Timeline |
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Three-Day Medical Exam | Within 3 business days of removal from home |
Texas Health Steps Medical Check-Up | Within 30 days of removal from home |
Child and Adolescent Strengths and Needs (CANS) Assessment | Within 30 days of removal from home and then annually thereafter |
*Please note: Implementation of the 3 in 30 program will begin in specific STAR Health Service Delivery Areas (SDAs) in April and will be phased into the other SDAs throughout 2018.
To learn more about 3 in 30, register for a webinar today by visiting, https://www.SuperiorHealthPlan.com/providers/training-manuals/provider-training-calendar.html.
For more information or questions, please contact your Superior Account Manager.