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.
A strong, arctic cold front is expected to arrive early Sunday, January 14, affecting Community First Health Plans’ Service Delivery Area, which includes Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson counties. Freezing weather can...
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 2024. It...
HHSC will have an effective date of the EVV Visit Maintenance Unlock Request (VMUR) update to the EVV webpage on December 22. Key Details: HHSC published EVV VMUR templates for Program Providers and FMSAs (Excel) and for CDS Employers (Excel), on the...
Community First Clinical Contributor to this story: Estela Chapa, MSN, RN Does your mood or energy level tend to match the weather outside? Many people experience a natural ebb and flow with the changing seasons, but some face a more significant challenge known...
If you are a health care professional who provides care to special needs plan (SNP) members contractually or routinely, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires you to complete initial and annual Model of Care (MOC) training. This requirement...
Ready or not, the holidays are here! San Antonio and the surrounding areas are alive with many festive, joyous, free holiday events this season. Here are some holiday events to consider, from free meals to holiday lights to children’s activities. The spirit of...
SAN ANTONIO, TX (November 28, 2023) – Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First) is proud to be awarded the Alamo Area Council of Governments’ (AACOG) Community/Non-Profit Project of the Year for 2023. They were selected specifically for their Community...
Program providers, financial management services agencies (FMSAs), and Consumer Directed Services (CDS) employers who are transitioning to HHAeXchange, are responsible for completing all required visit maintenance, including Visit Maintenance Unlock Requests (VMURs),...
New HB 3459 has become effective as of October 1, 2022. View the attached document for a general overview of the bill and to learn Community First Health Plan’s process for exemption evaluation. HB 3459 FAQs