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Health Plans
- - - 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.
      
      LEARN ABOUT OUR HEALTH PLANS
  - - Medicaid
  - - Medicare
      - Medicare Advantage Alamo (HMO)
      - Medicare D-SNP (HMO)
  - - Marketplace
      - University Community Care Plan (UCCP)
  - - Commercial
      - University Family Care Plan (UFCP)
      - Commercial HMO
About
- - - 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.
  - - University Health
    - Careers
Community Impact
- - - 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.
News & Events
- - - Stay up-to-date with the latest Community First news, learn about upcoming community events, and read helpful articles from our blog.
Providers
Contact
- - - We are local and ready to help!
  - - Media Contact
    - Media Kit

Category: Provider Resource

January 2025 Medicaid Preferred Drug List Update

Feb 11, 2025 | Provider News, Provider Resource

The January 2025 Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL) is now available. This latest update includes significant changes approved during the July and October 2024 Drug Utilization Review Board meetings. These updates impact formulary details, prior authorization...

Collaborative Care Model Attestation Process to Update on August 1, 2024

Jul 23, 2024 | PEMS, Provider News, Provider Resource

Effective August 1, 2024, the Attestation Form for the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in Texas Medicaid will be removed from the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) website and made available in the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS). Key...

Fall/Winter 2022 Provider Newsletter Now Available!

Dec 13, 2022 | Community First Providers, EVV News, PEMS, Provider News, Provider Resource

Read all about it! The Community First 2022 Fall/Winter Provider Newsletter is now available to read and download on our website! Our Provider Newsletter has curated news specifically for Community First Providers, including: EVV Policy Handbook updates Claims...

Register for the March 27 Provider Enrollment Town Hall Meeting

Mar 18, 2025 | HHSC News, PEMS, Provider News, Provider Resource

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is hosting a Provider Enrollment Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, March 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Central Time. This virtual event will feature a presentation on key provider enrollment topics,...

Measles in Texas – Provider Guidance

Mar 5, 2025 | Community First Providers, Provider News, Provider Resource

Confirmed cases of measles have been reported in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas, with the outbreak linked to community transmission and exposure from international travel. There is an urgent need for awareness and proactive steps to prevent further...

Health Care Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood

Feb 13, 2023 | Community First Providers, Provider Resource

Community First Health Plans is committed to working with our Providers to improve the quality of care for our Members. Please use the Health Care Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood Tip Sheet linked below to assist in guiding teen and young adult patients and...