Member News
Winter Storm Alert – Cold Weather Resources
A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Storm Advisory is in effect for most of South Central Texas, including Community First Health Plans service area, through the morning of Thursday, February 2. Several rounds of freezing rain are expected. Community First Health Plans...
3 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Annual Checkups
The beginning of the year is an excellent time to schedule your annual wellness checkup. But if you’re feeling good and nothing seems wrong, do you really need to make an appointment?
SNAP Benefits – Emergency Allotments Ending
Starting in March 2023, SNAP recipients will see a decrease in the amount of their household’s SNAP benefits. Recipients have been receiving additional SNAP benefits each month during the public health emergency. Due to federal guidelines, recipients will no longer...
Create Your Plate – Download Our Free Meal Planning Sheet!
Every year, millions of Americans make a New Year’s resolution to get healthy. THIS will be the year I eat better, exercise more, take care of myself! But, committing to change can be overwhelming. Community First wants to help you achieve your goals in 2023.
HHSC Policy Flexibility for Member Appeals Is Ending March 31
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...
What Is A Health Care Transition?
Entering adulthood is a HUGE step - for both children and their parents/caregivers. It's an exciting time filled with changes, including a health care transition. A HEALTH CARE TRANSITION IS THE PROCESS OF GETTING READY FOR HEALTH CARE AS AN ADULT. As a parent, you...

