Community First is proud to offer high-quality health care coverage for individuals and families. We believe that everyone deserves access to the services and support needed to live a healthier life. We are proud to have touched the lives of over 3 million individuals since 1995.
Community First Health Plans was established in 1995 by University Health specifically to begin providing health care coverage to the citizens of Bexar and it’s seven surrounding counties.
At Community First, our mission is to not only improve the health outcomes of our Members, but also the overall health of our community. A portion of all Community First’s proceeds goes directly into improving the community we are a part of.
On July 28, 2023, HHSC published EVV Updates Now Available for Policy, Reason Codes, Visit Maintenance Unlock Request and EVV Policy Training | Texas Health and Human Services. Key Details: Reason Codes HHSC has published EVV Reason Codes Effective...
The Tip Sheets below summarize the most recent recommendations from the CDC for appropriate antibiotic prescribing for adults and children and summarize the most recent principles of appropriate antibiotic prescribing in an outpatient setting. Community First...
HHSC has selected HHAeXchange as the state EVV vendor. Personal care services program providers and Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs) who currently use EVV vendor systems (DataLogic/Vesta or First Data/AuthentiCare) or have recently enrolled to provide...
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) will be required for Home Health Care Services (HHCS) as of January 1, 2024. The home health care services required to use EVV are found in the document, Programs, Services and Service Delivery Options Required to Use...
Effective May 31, 2022, HHSC will stop using the Texas Medicaid Standing Order forMosquito Repellent. HHSC has extended the effective date of the current Standing Order to May 31, 2022,to ensure Medicaid-enrolled providers have adequate notice regarding...
HHSC is postponing the Electronic Visit Verification Required Free Text Reviews for the Consumer Directed Services option starting with dates of service Jan. 1, 2022, until further notice. HHSC will publish a notice 90 days before the effective date when EVV Required...