BCBS TexasMedium ImpactDocumentation
Behavioral Health Documentation to be Reviewed for Medicaid Members
Published May 3, 2026Effective March 9, 2026
AI Summary
Blue Cross Blue Star (Texas) will conduct annual reviews of behavioral health medical records for Medicaid members (STAR, CHIP, STAR Kids) to ensure compliance with documentation standards. Providers must submit records upon request and are not reimbursed for record costs.
Action Required
Effective March 9, 2026: Behavioral health providers must ensure documentation compliance for STAR, CHIP, and STAR Kids members. Prepare to submit medical records via fax or mail when requested. Review Clinical Practice Guidelines for documentation standards. Ensure records include: confidentiality standards, treatment consent, demographics, allergies, medical/behavioral history, treatment plans, and discharge plans.
Plan Types
Medicaid
States
TX
Specialties
psychiatry