Aug 12, 2022 | Medicaid, Medicaid Providers, Providers
Effective for dates of service on or after June 17, 2022, COVID-19 vaccine administration procedure codes 0081A, 0082A, 0083A, 0111A, 0112A, and 0113A are benefits of Texas Medicaid and CHIP. HHSC will cover procedure codes 0081A, 0082A, 0083A, 0111A, 0112A, and 0113A...
Aug 12, 2022 | Medicaid, Medicaid Providers, Providers
The Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) fully deployed on December 13, 2021. The system introduced new business rules for enrollment in Texas Medicaid. Prior to the PEMS implementation, the provider billing effective date could be the Medicare enrollment...
Aug 10, 2022 | EVV News, Medicaid, Medicaid Providers, Providers
On July 13, 2022, HHSC published Information Letter No. 2022-40. Community First Health Plans is republishing this information at HHSC’s request. The purpose of this notice is to require FMSAs to provide copies of the EVV notices listed below to CDS employers and...
Aug 8, 2022 | Medicaid, Medicare, Member News
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a new federal program that helps families and households afford internet service. This new benefit provides: A discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households A one-time discount of up to...
Jul 27, 2022 | Health and Wellness Blog, Member News
The first few weeks of a new school year can be a tough adjustment for everyone. It can be hard to find the time to pack healthy, yummy lunches and snacks for your little ones. Check out these fun, fast, and affordable ideas! Stick a toothpick in it! Stick a toothpick...
Apr 1, 2022 | Request for Proposals (RFP), RFP
Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First) is the South Texas region’s only locally owned and managed not-for-profit health maintenance organization (HMO). Created in 1995 by the Bexar County Hospital District d.b.a. University Health, Community First has...
Jul 27, 2022 | Community First Providers
Metro Health will host a webinar to discuss the basics for primary care providers who have not yet encountered Monkeypox Disease. Webinar Link Host: Dr. Kurian and Dr. Woo Date: Monday, August 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. CST Webinar number: 2451 889 4213 Webinar password:...
Jul 20, 2022 | Community First Providers
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will host a webinar to discuss the Monkeypox Disease response. Call invitees include: Regional and Local Health Departments/Health Authorities, Texas Medical Association, Texas Hospital Association, Texas Organization...
Jul 19, 2022 | Community First Providers
Attention Community First Health Plans Pediatric Providers! Metro Health is piloting a program in collaboration with CDC and National Association for County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) focused on pediatric providers in Bexar county. The program, Integrating...
