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.
HHSC’s Provider Finance Department (PFD) is providing a list of 2024 Cost Reports required for STAR+PLUS Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS). The Providers listed in the attachment have a required 2024 cost report due on April 30, 2025. In accordance with 1 TAC...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) and law enforcement partners have issued an alert regarding fraudulent attempts to reroute Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) to fraudulent accounts. Key Details: State Medicaid...
A healthier Member is our goal, and it starts with reliable transportation. Effective April 1, 2025, Community First Health Plans will partner with SafeRide Health to improve the Member experience through their transportation benefit program. Non-emergency medical...
Community First Health Plans is notifying Providers about upcoming webinars hosted by the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP). These webinars will address key updates regarding revalidation due date extensions and retroactive enrollment period effective...
The January 2025 Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL) is now available. This latest update includes significant changes approved during the July and October 2024 Drug Utilization Review Board meetings. These updates impact formulary details, prior authorization...
Effective August 1, 2024, the Attestation Form for the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in Texas Medicaid will be removed from the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) website and made available in the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS). Key...
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.