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  - - Marketplace
      - Mercado Plan
      - Care Plan
  - - Commercial
      - University Family Care Plan (UFCP)
      - Commercial HMO
About
- - - 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.
  - - University Health
    - Careers
Community Impact
- - - 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.
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Category: Provider Resource

HHAeXchange Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Training Resources Available

Nov 21, 2023 | EVV News, HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource

Program providers, financial management services agencies (FMSAs), Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employers, and CDS employees can attend HHAeXchange Open Hours webinar sessions to ask questions, see methods demonstrated, or schedule a one-on-one session for...

Texas Medicaid Flu Vaccine Coverage 2023-2024 Season

Nov 6, 2023 | HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource

As of September 1, 2023, the influenza vaccine will be covered for Community First Members at participating Navitus Texas Network Pharmacies. For added convenience, pharmacies within our vaccine service network will be equipped to administer the influenza vaccine...

HHSC Adopts Proposed Payment Rates for Attendant Services in Various Programs, Effective September 1st

Oct 30, 2023 | EVV News, HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource

In response to the 2024-25 General Appropriations Act, House Bill 1, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 (Article II, HHSC, Rider 30(a)), HHSC has increased the base wage for attendants from $8.11 to $10.60 per hour. Key Details: The 2024-25 General Appropriations...

Register for the Texas EVV HHAeXchange Town Hall Webinars

Oct 23, 2023 | EVV News, HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource

HHSC, Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP), and HHAeXchange will hold Town Hall webinars over the next two months for all Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) stakeholders. During the Town Hall webinars, attendees will have the opportunity to ask...

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Data Conversion and Access to HHAeXchange

Oct 2, 2023 | EVV News, HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource

This notice is for program providers, financial management services agencies (FMSAs), and Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employers transitioning to HHAeXchange. TMHP will transfer five years of profile data from the EVV systems, AuthentiCare or Vesta, to...

New Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) Contracts

Oct 12, 2023 | Provider News, Provider Resource

TMHP handles fee-for-service claims processing, provider enrollment, and a wide range of other functions on behalf of the HHSC. HHSC is in the process of implementing new contracts for TMHP. Key Details: On September 1, 2023, two new TMHP contracts went live:...