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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.
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Category: HHSC News

COVID-19 MCO Notices Extension Updates

Aug 31, 2021 | HHSC News, Medicaid Providers

These Medicaid and CHIP flexibilities have been extended through August 31, 2021. MCO Notices with Flexibilities to End or That Have EndedThis includes flexibilities that: Are ending August 31, 2021. Have ended on July 31, 2020; October 23, 2020; November 30, 2020;...

Hurricane Ida Information for Medicaid Providers

Aug 31, 2021 | HHSC News

If providing care to a Louisiana managed care enrollee, providers will need to contact theclients’ MCO in order to be reimbursed for services provided. Refer to the Healthy LouisianaHurricane Ida Provider Assistance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for...

HHSC Release of Autism Services Benefits Effective February 1, 2022

Aug 27, 2021 | HHSC News

Note: Texas Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) must follow all aspects of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services policy as outlined in this draft notice. MCOs must provide all medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services to eligible clients....

MCO UPDATED COVID Notice Extensions Through March 31, 2021*

Feb 24, 2021 | HHSC News

Aug. EVV Policy Training for CDS Employers Webinars Registration Still Open

Aug 12, 2021 | HHSC News

Texas Health and Human Services Commission has two upcoming live Annual Electronic Visit Verification policy training webinars for Consumer Directed Services employers, and registration is still open. These webinars will include question and answer sessions. CDS...

Aug. 5 EVV Policy Training Webinar Registration for FMSAs Still Open

Aug 2, 2021 | HHSC News

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hosting a live EVV policy training webinar on Aug. 5, 2021 for Financial Management Services Agencies, and registration is still open. This webinar will include question and answer sessions. Aug. 5, 2021 1:30 – 3:30...