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.
Effective December 24, 2023, for all lines of business, when a facility bills two Emergency Room Evaluation and Management (E&M) services for the same date of service, a modifier 27 must be included on one of the E&M services. In the absence of the...
The purpose of this notice is to inform MCOs that the EVV Alternative Device Policy is updated and available to view on the EVV webpage. Key Details: HHSC has posted the new and revised policies for alternative devices effective October 1, 2023, that will be added to...
HHSC has updated the alternative device policy notice posted on July 17. In addition to allocating free alternative devices to 7.5% of the program Providers or Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSAs) census (rounded to the nearest whole number), HHSC is...
Key Details: Effective November 1, 2023 The following payment window reimbursement guidelines apply to services that are rendered by the hospital or an entity that is wholly owned or operated by the hospital. The three-day (or one-day) payment window does not apply...
Key Details: Hepatitis C is a serious viral infection. Many people who get hepatitis C may not feel sick at first. If the virus is not treated, it can damage your liver, make you feel tired all the time, and increase your chance of developing diabetes and other...
Key Details: Hepatitis C stands as a significant viral infection with potentially severe consequences. Initial infection might not elicit immediate symptoms. However, without proper intervention, the virus can inflict harm upon the liver, resulting in persistent...