Press Releases
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Community First Celebrates Three Decades of Putting Their Community First
“30 Over 30” Honors Individuals and Organizations Creating Lasting ChangeSAN ANTONIO, TX (September 3, 2025) - Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First), the only local non-profit health plan serving Bexar County and the surrounding seven counties, is...
COMMUNITY FIRST HEALTH PLANS HONORED AS TRIPLE STEVIE® AWARD WINNER IN 2025 STEVIE AWARDS FOR GREAT EMPLOYERS
San Antonio, TX – July 17, 2025 – Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First) has been named the winner of three Stevie® Awards in the Insurance, Health Products & Services, and Nonprofit/Government Organizations categories in the 10th annual Stevie...
Community First Health Plans Nominated for Three Stevie® Awards for Great Employers
San Antonio, TX (June 25, 2025) – Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First) is nominated for three The Stevie® Awards for Great Employers, an international business awards competition that are open to all organizations worldwide. Commonly referred to as the...
Community First Health Plans Celebrates Trailblazing Women Leaders in Managed Care
San Antonio, TX (March 21, 2025) – In honor of Women’s History Month, Community First Health Plans proudly celebrates the transformative leadership of women in hospital owned, managed district health plans. At the helm of these organizations are Theresa Rodiguez...
Community First Health Plans Earns Prestigious 4-Star Rating from NCQA
Locally Owned Health Plan Recognized for Excellence in Patient Outcomes and Experience SAN ANTONIO, TX (November 13, 2024)- Community First Health Plans, the only locally owned and managednonprofit health plan in the Bexar Service Delivery Area, is proud to announce...
Community First Health Plans Awarded STAR+PLUS Program
Older adults and adults with disabilities who qualify for STAR+PLUS coverage will have access to Community First's comprehensive care in the Bexar County Service Delivery Area effective September 1, 2024. SAN ANTONIO, TX (February 26, 2024) –Beginning September 1,...
San Antonio FC Announces Community First Health Plans As Official Jersey Partner
San Antonio FC today announced a new jersey patch partnership with local non-profit health plan, Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First). This jersey patch designation will celebrate Community First as the official health insurance partner of SAFC as the...
Community First Health Plans Awarded AACOG Community/Non-Profit Project of the Year
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...
Community First Health Plans Named to Modern Healthcare’s Top Diversity Leaders List
SAN ANTONIO, TX (November 1, 2023) – Community First Health Plans is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. They are one of nine providers and insurers from across the United States to be selected for this honor. The Top...
Community First Now Offers Health Insurance Marketplace Plans for 2023 Open Enrollment
SAN ANTONIO, TX (November 11, 2022) - Community First Health Plans, the only locally owned and managed, non-profit health plan in Bexar County, has announced its newest health insurance plan, University Community Care Plan (UCCP) offered through the Health Insurance...