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.
Adapted from: Symptoms of Whooping Cough | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | CDC Early treatment and prophylaxis can make illness less serious and prevent the spread of infection. Treatment of infection and prophylaxis for all asymptomatic household contacts is recommended...
Clinical Contributors to this story: Jessica Yao, M.D. Community First Interim Chief Medical Officer Do you feel like your kid gets sick more often than their friends or classmates? Some children seem to catch every cold, stomach bug, or virus going around. It is...
Zelis® is utilizing a maintenance window for the Payspan Portal on Saturday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. (ET) through Sunday, October 27, 9:30 a.m. (ET). The following System Availability chart notes affected services.
With Zelis’ recent acquisition of Payspan, Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First) transitioned to the Zelis Payments Network effective August 1. As a result, Providers need to take the following steps to enroll with Zelis to continue receiving electronic...
Effective January 1, 2025, Community First Health Plans, Inc. and HHSC will conduct EVV usage reviews to ensure that Personal Care Services (PCS) and Home Health Care Services (HHCS) meet state-mandated EVV requirements. This includes the potential for contract...
Suicide is a complicated issue. It affects people of every race, nationality, ethnicity, and financial or marital status. Many factors can lead one to thoughts of self-harm or suicide. No two people experience the same struggle, so there is not one easy solution....
Key Details: As of August 1, 2023, the Adult Safety Net (ASN) Program, which helps uninsured adults receive vaccinations, no longer covers the HPV vaccine. The ASN program is managed by the Department of State Health Services and provides vaccines to uninsured adults,...
Background: On July 9, 2024, the Mead Johnson Nutrition distribution center in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, was damaged by a severe tornado. WIC is in close communication with Mead Johnson, the makers of Enfamil, and WIC grocers to assess the impact...
On July 9, 2024, the Mead Johnson Nutrition distribution center in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, was damaged by a severe tornado. WIC is in close communication with Mead Johnson, the makers of Enfamil, and WIC grocers to assess the impact...
This notice is to clarify coverage of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, also referred to as Gardasil, and how reimbursement for the vaccine may be impacted by changes to the vaccines covered by the Adult Safety Net (ASN) Program. The ASN program is administered...