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.
Zelis® is utilizing a maintenance window for the Payspan Portal on Saturday, July 13, 3PM ET – Sunday, July 14, 12 AM ET. The following System Availability chart notes affected services.
Attention Community First Members: You may Have a Co-Pay for CHIP COVID-19 Services Starting October 1, 2024. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) waived co-pays for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and...
Zelis® is utilizing a maintenance window for the Payspan Portal on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 8PM – 11PM ET. The following System Availability chart notes affected services.
The purpose of this communication is to assist Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First) STAR+PLUS contracted providers with billing nursing facility claims. This update provides instructions and answers to frequently asked questions by nursing facility...
Hunger doesn’t take a vacation. According to the San Antonio Food Bank, more than 200,000 students living in low-income households in the San Antonio area rely on school meal programs for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch. Summer nutrition programs exist...
Nothing beats the heat quite like a refreshing dip in the pool! Before you let your kids dive in, though, make note of these swim safety tips. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental deaths for children aged 1-4, and the second leading cause for children 5+ years...
Attention Community First Providers: You may begin collecting CHIP COVID-19 co-pays on October 1, 2024. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) waived co-pays for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment for...
Effective September 1, HHSC is transitioning contracts for the STAR+PLUS program. This transition means: Members may need to select new health plans. Providers may need to contract with new MCOs. The STAR+PLUS Project Team invites members to attend an upcoming...
Clinical Contributors to this story: Jessica Yao, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Millions of people around the world get skin cancer every year. The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Treatment has...
Zelis® is utilizing a maintenance window for the Payspan Portal on Saturday 6/22/24, 3PM ET – Sunday 6/23/24, 2AM ET. The following System Availability chart notes affected services.