Jan 7, 2026 | Member News
January 7, 2026– Community First Insurance Plans (Community First) is proud to announce that its Health Insurance Marketplace ® plan, University Community Care Plan, has been named a three-time 2025 Human Experience (HX) Pinnacle of Excellence Award® winner by Press...
Jan 7, 2026 | Provider News
Community First Health Plans, Inc. is accepting applications from physicians and providers who wish to participate in its Commercial HMO network. Applicants must meet the practice standards, qualifications, and other participatory criteria established by Community...
Jan 7, 2026 | Provider News
Community First Insurance Plans is accepting applications from physicians and providers who wish to participate in its EPO network. Applicants must meet the practice standards, qualifications, and other participatory criteria established by Community First Insurance...
Dec 30, 2025 | Provider News, Provider Resource
In accordance with House Bill 3940 (89th Legislature, Regular Session), effective January 1, 2026, Providers are required to distribute updated information regarding Newborn Medicaid Coverage to the parent or caregiver of a newborn child. Key Details: Newborns are...
Dec 27, 2023 | Community First Blog
Every year, millions of Americans make a New Year’s resolution to get healthy. THIS will be the year I eat better, exercise more, take care of myself! But, committing to change can be overwhelming. Community First wants to help you achieve your goals in 2026. It is...
Dec 17, 2025 | PEMS, Provider News, Provider Resource
Community First Health Plans is sharing important updates regarding extensions to revalidation due dates and enrollment period gap closures. These changes, offered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare...
Dec 11, 2025 | Community First Blog
Enroll for 2026 now: Fill out an application, compare plans, and enroll in 2026 health coverage. Enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1. Enroll by January 15 for coverage that starts February 1. What Is the Health Insurance Marketplace®? The Health...
Nov 25, 2025 | Community First Blog
Clinical Contributor to this blog: Eva Y. Prieto, PhD, RN, AMB-BCDirector, Health Promotion and Disease Management Holidays can be fun. They can also stir up feelings of anxiety, stress, or even depression. Many people struggle to cope with intense emotions during...
Dec 10, 2025 | EVV News, Provider News, Provider Resource
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will end the Dual Demonstration Program and transition Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs) to integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs). Members currently enrolled in MMPs will move to a...
Dec 3, 2025 | HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource
The Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) program has added the updated 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccines to the Vaccine Choice page within the Vaccine Allocation and Ordering System (VAOS). Providers should review and update their vaccine choices as needed to ensure continued...
