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.
Attention Community First Members: You may Have a Co-Pay for CHIP COVID-19 Services Starting October 1, 2024. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) waived co-pays for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and...
Effective September 1, HHSC is transitioning contracts for the STAR+PLUS program. This transition means: Members may need to select new health plans. Providers may need to contract with new MCOs. The STAR+PLUS Project Team invites members to attend an upcoming...
The drug manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, announced a discontinuation of brand Flovent HFA (fluticasone propionate inhalation aerosol) and Flovent Diskus (fluticasone propionate inhalation powder) products on December 31, 2023. Texas Medicaid anticipates the supply of...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared a public health emergency (PHE) and passed a law that allowed you to automatically keep your Medicaid coverage since March 2020. When will automatic coverage for Medicaid end? The...
1. Is HHSC allowing more time for people to submit their renewal packets? HHSC is providing more time for certain people to submit their renewal packets. This is a 30-day extension for qualified Medicaid recipients to submit their renewal packet or request for...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is reminding Medicaid recipients who received renewal packets in April to return their information to the agency to avoid potential gaps in coverage if they are still eligible. To ensure all Medicaid recipients who...