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.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has announced updates to the rollout of the Provider Enrollment and Management System Plus (PEMS+). Community First Health Plans is sharing this important information to help Providers prepare for upcoming changes....
5/8/2025 UPDATE: Provider Credentialing in PEMS Postponed.Read more. Beginning May 30, 2025, the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) will be enhanced to streamline the process for Texas Medicaid enrollment and credentialing with Community First Health...
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has postponed the planned update to the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) that would enable provider credentialing. This functionality will be added later in 2025. More information will be published...
Community First Health Plans is requiring Providers to ensure their information is aligned across the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) Master Provider File effective May 30, 2025. As a Managed Care Organization (MCO), Community First Health Plans will...
Healthy Texas Women (HTW) providers who intend to begin or continue delivering HTW services must complete their annual recertification process. The deadline for 2025 program year recertification has been extended to April 30, 2025. As part of this process, Providers...
Community First Health Plans reminds all pharmacy Providers that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) manages pharmacy enrollment operations through the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS). PEMS serves as the single platform for...