PROVIDER MANUAL - Sendero Health Plans
PROVIDER MANUAL - Sendero Health Plans
PROVIDER MANUAL - Sendero Health Plans
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<strong>Sendero</strong> Provider Manual Page 122 of 184<br />
CH 2.6 Coordination with Non-CHIP Covered Services:<br />
Non-CHIP covered services include the following:<br />
Dental Services<br />
Beginning March 1, 2012 CHIP dental services are offered through a managed care model program for eligible<br />
recipients. Dental services are discussed “CH2 - Covered Services” in this Provider Manual.<br />
Texas Agency Administered Programs and Case Management Services<br />
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS):<br />
<strong>Sendero</strong>’s network of providers coordinates with DFPS (and associated foster parents) to ensure that the at risk<br />
population, both children in custody and not in custody of DFPS, receive the services they need. Children who<br />
are served by DFPS may transition into and out of <strong>Sendero</strong> more rapidly and unpredictably than the general<br />
population, experiencing placements and reunification inside and out of the Service Area. During the transition<br />
period and beyond, providers must:<br />
o Provide medical records to DFPS<br />
o Schedule medical and behavioral health appointments within 14 days unless requested earlier by<br />
DFPS<br />
o Participate, when requested by DFPS, in planning to establish permanent homes for Members<br />
o Refer suspected cases of abuse or neglect to DFPS<br />
For help with Member and DFPS, providers should call <strong>Sendero</strong>’s <strong>Health</strong> Services Department.<br />
Essential Public <strong>Health</strong> Services<br />
<strong>Sendero</strong> is required through its contractual relationship with HHSC to coordinate with Public <strong>Health</strong> Entities<br />
regarding provision of services for essential public health services. Providers must assist <strong>Sendero</strong> in these<br />
efforts by:<br />
• Complying with public health reporting requirements regarding communicable diseases and/or diseases<br />
which are preventable by immunizations as defined by State Law.<br />
• Assisting in notifying or referring to the local Public <strong>Health</strong> Entity, as defined by state law, any<br />
communicable disease outbreaks involving Members<br />
• Referring to the local Public <strong>Health</strong> Entity for TB contact investigation and evaluation and preventive<br />
treatment of person whom the Member has come into contact<br />
• Referring to the local Public <strong>Health</strong> Entity for STD/HIV contact investigation and evaluation and<br />
preventive treatment of persons whom the Member has come into contact<br />
• Referring for Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) services and information sharing<br />
• Assisting in the coordination and follow up of suspected or confirmed cases of childhood lead exposure<br />
• Reporting of immunizations provided to the statewide ImmTrac Registry including parental consent to<br />
share data<br />
• Cooperating with activities required of public health authorities to conduct the annual population and<br />
community based needs assessment<br />
<strong>Sendero</strong> Customer Services 1-855-526-7388 Network Management 1-855-895-0475<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Services Dept.: 1-855-297-9191 (FAX 1-512-275-2862)