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.
Claim MD, a secure electronic transmission method for claim submission, is now integrated into the new Community First Provider Portal. Providers now have the option to use either Claim MD or Availity at any given time to submit claims. To access Claim MD: Log in to...
Attention Community First Health Plans Pediatric Providers! Metro Health is piloting a program in collaboration with CDC and National Association for County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) focused on pediatric providers in Bexar county. The program, Integrating...
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will host a webinar to discuss the Monkeypox Disease response. Call invitees include: Regional and Local Health Departments/Health Authorities, Texas Medical Association, Texas Hospital Association, Texas Organization...
Metro Health will host a webinar to discuss the basics for primary care providers who have not yet encountered Monkeypox Disease. Webinar Link Host: Dr. Kurian and Dr. Woo Date: Monday, August 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. CST Webinar number: 2451 889 4213 Webinar password:...
Beginning Sept. 1, 2022, Texas Medicaid will designate one medication as the primary preferred direct-acting antiviral (DAA) drug option for treating Hepatitis C infection. HHSC will designate all other DAA drugs on the Medicaid formulary as non-preferred. All...
Effective for dates of service on or after August 31, 2022, in accordance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization, COVID-19 vaccine administration codes 0124A and 0134A are benefits of Medicaid and CHIP for the administration of the...
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.