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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.
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Category: HHSC News

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Availability for Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) Providers

Dec 3, 2025 | HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource

The Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) program has added the updated 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccines to the Vaccine Choice page within the Vaccine Allocation and Ordering System (VAOS). Providers should review and update their vaccine choices as needed to ensure continued...

Upcoming Updates to STAR+PLUS Billing Codes and Modifiers: Transition to PDPM LTC Model

Aug 25, 2025 | HHSC News, Provider News

Effective September 1, 2025, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement updates to billing codes and modifiers for Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) delivered through the STAR+PLUS Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program. These...

Prior Authorizations Extended for Services Impacted by 2025 Texas Flooding

Aug 25, 2025 | HHSC News, Provider Resource

UPDATED 9/3/2025: This news post has been edited to reflect updated guidance from HHSC. The information below applies to all Texas Medicaid clients impacted by the 2025 Texas flooding regardless of whether the clients are permanent residents of a declared disaster...

Your Opinion Matters! You May Be Selected for a Medicaid Member Survey

Jul 1, 2025 | HHSC News, Member Resource

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is currently conducting member experience surveys to learn more about how Medicaid members feel about their health care services, providers, and transportation. Some Community First Health Plans Members may receive...

2024 Cost Report and 2024 / 2025 Accountability Report Training Information

Apr 21, 2025 | HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource

HHSC published Information Letter No. 2024-15 regarding the 2024 Cost Report and 2024 and 2025 Accountability Report Training Information. Preparers must attend cost report training for every program for which a cost or accountability report is submitted. If...

Coming Soon: PEMS to Be Updated to Allow Provider Credentialing

Apr 15, 2025 | HHSC News, PEMS, Provider News

5/8/2025 UPDATE: Provider Credentialing in PEMS Postponed.Read more. Beginning May 30, 2025, the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) will be enhanced to streamline the process for Texas Medicaid enrollment and credentialing with Community First Health...