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.
Program providers, financial management services agencies (FMSAs), Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employers, service attendants and CDS employees may continue using their current EVV systems, AuthentiCare (First Data) or Vesta (DataLogic) through September 30, 2023,...
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 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...
On July 28, 2023, HHSC published EVV Updates Now Available for Policy, Reason Codes, Visit Maintenance Unlock Request and EVV Policy Training | Texas Health and Human Services. Key Details: Reason Codes HHSC has published EVV Reason Codes Effective...
The Tip Sheets below summarize the most recent recommendations from the CDC for appropriate antibiotic prescribing for adults and children and summarize the most recent principles of appropriate antibiotic prescribing in an outpatient setting. Community First...
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) will be required for Home Health Care Services (HHCS) as of January 1, 2024. The home health care services required to use EVV are found in the document, Programs, Services and Service Delivery Options Required to Use...