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.
Influenza is a serious illness that can lead to hospitalization, complications, or even death in young children. Community First Health Plans is seeking your support to ensure that all eligible children aged 6 to 24 months receive two doses of the flu vaccine for...
Due to the severe flooding that impacted communities in the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has issued updated pharmacy benefit guidance. For Members: If you were affected by the flooding, you may now be...
HHSC will publish the semi‑annual update to the Texas Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL) on July 28, 2025. These changes are based on recommendations from the January 2025 and April 2025 Texas Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board meetings. The updated PDL and PDL...
Beginning September 1, 2025, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will transition Medicaid-only services for dually eligible clients (clients who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid) enrolled in Medicaid managed care from a fee-for-service...
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will allow Providers to enroll in Texas Medicaid as Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH) effective September 1, 2025. Community First Health Plans will implement the appropriate system and operational change requirements...
Community First Health Plans is devastated by the Hill Country floods. Our teams are here to help. Please instruct your patients who are insured by Community First and have special health care needs to contact their assigned Service Coordinator directly or call...
Community First Members affected by severe weather can contact Member Services at 1-800-434-2347 for support. If you have special health care needs and need assistance, please contact your assigned Service Coordinator directly.