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  - - Medicaid
  - - Medicare
  - - Marketplace
      - Mercado Plan
      - Care Plan
  - - 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
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Category: HHSC News

EVV Impacts Due to Dual Integration Project, Phase II Effective January 1, 2027

Oct 27, 2026 | EVV News, HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource

Community First Health Plans is sharing important information from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) regarding Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) impacts related to Phase II of the Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (Integrated D-SNP)...

Annual EVV Policy Training Webinar Registration Now Open

Oct 9, 2026 | EVV News, HHSC News, Provider Resource

Community First Health Plans is sharing information about upcoming Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Annual Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Policy Training Webinars for Program Providers, Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs), and Consumer...

Wheeled Mobility Systems: QRP Seating Assessment and Billing Guidance

Jun 18, 2026 | HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource

Community First Health Plans is providing guidance on billing requirements for services performed by a Qualified Rehabilitation Provider (QRP) related to wheeled mobility system and wheelchair seating assessments and fittings. Proper adherence to these billing...

Emergency Preparedness for Hurricane Season: HHSC Provider Guidance

Jun 18, 2026 | HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource

Community First Health Plans is sharing guidance from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) regarding emergency preparedness for the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30. Providers are encouraged to review and update...

Important: New TMHP Login Process for All Texas Medicaid Providers – Action Required

May 28, 2026 | HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource

Community First Health Plans is sharing information regarding TMHP’s implementation of a new login platform, TMHP IAMOnline, which will serve as the single sign‑on entry point for Texas Medicaid Provider portal applications. What Providers Need to Do: Follow the...

Clearinghouse Eligibility Transactions

Nov 1, 2023 | HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource

Community First Health Plans does not accept eligibility requests via any clearinghouse. To verify Member eligibility, refer to our comprehensive Provider Quick Reference Guide and get in touch with the Member Services department corresponding to your specific line of...