Common use of Medicaid and CHIP Dental Programs Clause in Contracts

Medicaid and CHIP Dental Programs. The Medicaid State Plan encourages eligible individuals to improve and maintain good oral health by providing access to comprehensive dental care. The CHIP Dental Program is a statewide program that provides services such as routine check-ups, cleanings, X-rays, sealants, fillings, tooth removal, crowns/caps and root canals for all CHIP children. HHSC has issued a managed care procurement with an anticipated operational start date of March 1, 2012 for both the Medicaid and CHIP Dental Programs. STAR+PLUS Program in the Dallas and Tarrant Service Areas: Effective February 1, 2011, STAR+PLUS began serve approximately 78,000 Medicaid clients in the Dallas and Tarrant Service Areas.