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.
UPDATE: See updated Rider 32 Implementation here. Community First Health Plans would like to inform Providers that effective September 1, 2025, House Bill 1, Article II, Rider 32 (88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023) will be implemented. Rider 32 mandates Texas...
The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) survey for prescribing providers is now open. This survey is required for providers who prescribe controlled substances and helps the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) collect the data needed to meet...
Updates made to the Sleep Studies Medicaid Policy will become effective for date of service on or after March 1, 2025. Benefit information will be updated in the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual (TMPPM), Medical and Nursing Specialists, Physicians, and...
Effective for dates of service on or after March 1, 2025, influenza vaccine procedure code 90661 is a benefit of the Healthy Texas Women (HTW) program. Procedure code 90661 may be reimbursed for the following provider types and places of service: Administration for...
Healthy Texas Women (HTW) providers who intend to begin or continue delivering HTW services must complete their annual recertification process. The deadline for 2025 program year recertification has been extended to April 30, 2025. As part of this process, Providers...
Community First is pleased to invite our network of Texas Health Steps Providers to attend the 7th Annual Texas Health Steps Spring Conference on Thursday, April 17, 2025. This event offers an exceptional opportunity to enhance your expertise while earning continuing...
Community First Members affected by severe weather can contact Member Services at 1-800-434-2347 for support. If you have special health care needs and need assistance, please contact your assigned Service Coordinator directly.