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.
Family Health: Preventing Spring AllergiesWhile springtime brings warmer weather, it also brings dreaded seasonal spring allergies for millions of Americans every year. Allergy sufferers in Bexar and surrounding counties can check the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of...
Healthy Eating on a BudgetAt Community First Health Plans, we understand that daily life and finances can impact the foods that feed your family. There are many resources that can guide you in planning a food budget to spend smart and eat smart. Now more than ever,...
Community First Health Plans proudly supports World Health Worker WeekJoin us as we celebrate health workers around our community April 5-11, 2020 for World Health Worker Week! The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and other public health crisis, shed light on these...
National Minority Health Month: 25 Years of Community First Health Plans April is National Minority Health Month! Health disparities for minorities continue to threaten the health of communities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Higher rates of poverty,...
Community First Health Plans is actively monitoring the current Coronavirus Disease and the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in addition to, the World Health Organization. Community First Health Plans will continue...
NOTICE TO PHYSICIANSAND PROVIDERSCommunity First Health Plans, Inc.12238 Silicon Drive, Suite 100San Antonio, TX 78249Community First Health Plans, Inc. is a non-profit HMO sponsored by the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System....
Community First Health Plans (CFHP) has partnered with Option Care Women’s Health to assist our high-risk obstetrical member members. Option Care Women’s Health provides quality high-risk obstetrical care delivered by specialized nurses for management of hyperemesis...
San Antonio – Community First Health Plans (CFHP) has awarded its agency of record account to local ad agency, Chamoy Creative. CFHP remains exclusively the area’s only local, nonprofit health plan in San Antonio and is calling on the local ad agency to handle...
On Oct. 25 the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Laboratory reported that the Laboratory Web Portal application for public health microbiology and clinical chemistry results experienced unexpected technical difficulties and is currently shutdown. On...
Note: Texas Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) must provide all medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services to eligible clients. Administrative procedures such as prior authorization, pre-certification, referrals, and claims/encounter data filing may differ...