May 27, 2022 | Medicaid News, Member News
Effective July 1, 2022, HHSC is removing CHIP co-payment requirements for office visits and residential treatment services for mental health conditions and substance use disorders. If you/your child needs help right away, call toll-free to talk to someone. You do not...
Jan 14, 2022 | Member News
How to get your At-Home COVID-19 Test for Free Beginning January 3, 2022, Community First Medicaid and CHIP Members can purchase over-the-counter (at-home) COVID-19 tests authorized by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at no cost. Members should get their...
Nov 18, 2022 | Medicaid News, Member News
To comply with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, COVID-19-related vaccines, treatment, and testing services are provided without cost-sharing, including copayments, for Community First Health Plans CHIP Members. This policy was established as part of the...
Dec 13, 2022 | Member News
In January 2020, the federal government declared a public health emergency (PHE) in response to COVID-19. Under the PHE, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has provided certain flexibilities, including allowing managed care members more time to...
Apr 29, 2022 | HHSC News, Medicaid News, Member News
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared a public health emergency (PHE) and passed a law that allowed you to automatically keep your Medicaid coverage since March 2020. When will automatic coverage for Medicaid end? The...
Oct 27, 2021 | Member News
We have recently redesigned our Community First Health Plans Member ID cards for all plans offered by Community First. What does this mean for you? Do I need a new Member ID card? No. Your current Member ID card will continue to be effective. Store it in a safe,...
