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STAR Value-Added Services

STAR Value-Added Services

Value-Added Services are Effective September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.

 Limitations may apply. If you have any questions, call Member Services toll-free at 1.888.760.2600.

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24-Hour Nurse Hotline

24 hours Nurse Help Line for all Members to help them decide where to go to get care. Nurses also provide health education, follow-up, and network referrals.

Extra Vision Services

Eligible members may opt-out of standard eyewear benefit and use $120 towards purchase of non-standard glasses or contacts, including contact fitting fee. (every 12 months for CHIP Members, and every 24 months for STAR Members).

Sports and School Physicals

One sport or school physical each year for Members aged 4 through 19.

Help for Members with Asthma

Asthma educational materials and one allergy-free pillowcase each year to Members enrolled in our Asthma Care Management Program. Member gets one pillowcase per year based on when Member received one before.

Extra Help for Pregnant Women

  • $25 gift card for completing prenatal checkup.
  • $25 gift card for timely postpartum checkup 21-84 days post-delivery.
  • App for pregnancy tracking, education, and planning.

Health and Wellness Services

Up to $100 for annual Baker Ripley membership in the Harris Service Area. Membership includes skill-building, food/nutrition, health promotion, wellness, exercise/social engagement activities and  Self-Management Wellness toolbox.

Healthy Play and Exercise Programs

  • $40 gift card each year for school-aged Member up to grade 12 who are in a school-sponsored extracurricular sports (athletic) program to pay for program fees, supplies or uniforms.
  • $50 gift card each year for Members up to grade 12 who participate in a youth sports league (apart from extra-curricular, school sponsored activities).
  • Members age 6 years through 17 years who live in the Harris Service Area may join a participating location of the Boys and Girls Club in the Greater Houston area for free.

Gift Card Program

  • $10 gift card for each of up to six well-child checkups before turning 15 months old, plus a
  • $25 bonus gift card for completing all six checkups, for a total of up to $85.
  • $25 gift cards for receiving flu shots. Limit two per year. (STAR Members)

Extra Dental Services for Adults (age 21 and older) and Pregnant Women

Two routine dental exams per year with teeth cleaning, x-rays, (once annually), non-surgical extractions and emergency exams (limited) for Members 21 and older and Members who are pregnant.

Transportation Services

  • Help getting a ride to a doctor’s visit when State services are not available (CHIP Members)
  • Extra help getting a ride to WIC appointments and food bank/food pantry pick up appointments. Additional riders are permitted on any trip if they are able to be safely transported in the designated vehicle. (STAR Members)

Inpatient Follow-up Incentive Program

  • Members can receive $40 gift card for mental health follow-up after seven days of inpatient visit. (STAR Members)

Online Mental Health Resources

Mental health online companionship tool

Contact Us

General Information
Local: 713.295.2222
Toll-Free: 1.877.635.6736

Monday through Friday (excluding State-approved holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Member Services
Local: 713.295.2294 | Toll-Free: 1.888.760.2600
Monday through Friday (excluding State-approved holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Provider Services Hotline
Call 713.295.2295, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Additional Contact Numbers

Contact Us

General Information
Local: 713.295.2222
Toll-Free: 1.877.635.6736

Monday through Friday (excluding State-approved holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Member Services
Local: 713.295.2294 | Toll-Free: 1.888.760.2600
Monday through Friday (excluding State-approved holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Provider Services Hotline
Call 713.295.2295, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Additional Contact Numbers

Why Choose Community?

As a local nonprofit health plan, Community Health Choice gives you plenty of reasons to join our Community. From the benefits and special programs we offer to the way our Member Services team helps you make the most of them, Community is always working life forward for you and your family.

“Community Health Choice is always there to answer my questions and help me and my family with our medical needs. I truly appreciate and value their customer support and service.”

– Cecily
Member of Community Health Choice