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.
Read all about it! The Community First 2022 Fall/Winter Member Newsletter is now available in both English and Spanish to read and download on our website! Our Member Newsletter has curated news specifically for Community First Members, including: An overview of our...
Community First Health Plans is aware that a previous version of this notice published on February 13, 2023 may have caused some confusion amongst our network of Providers. We have updated the notice for clarity. Please contact Provider Relations at 210-358-6294 or...
EVV users of the current EVV vendor systems (DataLogic/Vesta or First Data/AuthentiCare) must complete visit maintenance on visit transactions before they lose access to their EVV vendor systems on December 22, 2023. Key Details: Program providers, financial...
Key Details: Texas Medicaid and CHIP do not cover vaccines or drugs that are not authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). HHSC will not cover procedure codes related to the COVID-19 vaccine or drugs administration as non-risk payments...
Your patients’ Medicaid coverage may be impacted by the end of continuous Medicaid coverage. Medicaid clients should ensure their information with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is accurate, so they get important updates about their coverage. HHSC...
Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2023, vaccine services benefits will change for Texas Medicaid. Providers have 95 days to submit their claims. Vaccine Services to Become Benefits On June 27, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
In support of the HHSC initiative to improve awareness, screening, diagnosis, and treatmentof Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) for Medicaid clients, AbbVie will host an educational event forprescribers called Treating Hepatitis C with Mavyret in your Practice on November 1....
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...
Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women is a Medicaid benefit that provides health-related case management services to children birth through 20 years of age with a health condition and to high-risk pregnant women of any age. Case managers help clients gain...
Community First is dedicated to providing our most vulnerable Members with the highest quality of care and support. The STAR Kids Clinical and Administrative Advisory Committee (SKCAC) plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. SKCAC meetings serve as a bridge...