Nursing Facility Billing reminders and Clean Claim Requirements
The purpose of this communication is to assist Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First) STAR+PLUS contracted providers with billing nursing facility claims. This update provides instructions and answers to frequently asked questions by nursing facility...
Find Food Now: Free Summer Meal Sites for Kids & Families
Hunger doesn’t take a vacation. According to the San Antonio Food Bank, more than 200,000 students living in low-income households in the San Antonio area rely on school meal programs for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch. Summer nutrition programs exist...
Top Swim Safety Tips and the Signs of Drowning
Nothing beats the heat quite like a refreshing dip in the pool! Before you let your kids dive in, though, make note of these swim safety tips. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental deaths for children aged 1-4, and the second leading cause for children 5+ years...Co-pays for CHIP COVID-19 services will resume starting October 1, 2024
Attention Community First Providers: You may begin collecting CHIP COVID-19 co-pays on October 1, 2024. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) waived co-pays for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment for...Information For Medicaid Members: Upcoming Changes to STAR+PLUS
Effective September 1, HHSC is transitioning contracts for the STAR+PLUS program. This transition means: Members may need to select new health plans. Providers may need to contract with new MCOs. The STAR+PLUS Project Team invites members to attend an upcoming...