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.
Potentially Preventable Complications (PPCs) are in-hospital complications that develop after hospital admission and may result from processes or treatment during the inpatient stay rather than from natural progression of the underlying illness. A PPC is potentially...
As part of our continued Provider experience improvements, Community First is transitioning to a new CES supported by Optum. The new CES will increase clean claim submissions, reduce claim rejections, and expediate claim payment for all providers. In preparation,...
The Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership’s (TMHP) Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) is coming soon. PEMS Portal Effective December 13, 2021 Provider enrollment functions will be available through PEMS, and providers must usethe new system to...
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects your lungs. Asthma can cause wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing. During an asthma attack, the lungs become irritated and inflamed, making it difficult to breathe. In 2018, Medicaid paid for...
Effective for dates of service on or after February 1, 2022, Autism Services, to include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) evaluation and treatment, will be a benefit of the Texas Health Steps-Comprehensive Care Program (THSteps-CCP) for Texas Medicaid recipients who...
Community First is committed to providing great health care backed by outstanding service, delivered by people who live right here in South Texas. We know that the secret to our success lives with our Providers so we are launching a new secured portal that we hope...