Community Health Plans in Texas

Introduction

When it comes to healthcare, having access to affordable and comprehensive coverage is vital. In Texas, there are several community health plans that aim to provide quality healthcare services to individuals and families across the state. These plans offer a range of benefits and options to meet the diverse needs of Texans. In this article, we will provide a brief overview of some of the Community health plans available in Texas. You may visit https://yourtexasbenefits.com/ to find coverage and health plan options available for you.

Community First Health Plans

Community First Health Plans was established in 1995 by University Health specifically to begin providing health care coverage to the citizens of Bexar and its seven surrounding counties. As the only locally owned and managed non-profit health plan in the area, our commitment to our Members is to provide great health care benefits backed by outstanding service, delivered by people who live right here in South Texas. Our goal is to help San Antonio and surrounding areas achieve more successful health outcomes by putting community first. At Community First, our mission is to not only improve the health outcomes of our Members, but also the overall health of our community. Community First offers wide range of health plans covering Medicaid, Medicare, Market Place(Obamacare] and Commercial. Visit https://communityfirsthealthplans.com for more details or to sign up.

Community Health Choice

Community Health Choice is a local, nonprofit, managed care organization committed to helping improve the health and well-being for Texas residents. Launched in 1997 by Harris Health System, our region’s public academic healthcare system, we began by offering STAR Medicaid coverage to low-income children. Today, we proudly offer a complete array of affordable and/or no-cost health insurance plans including STAR (Medicaid), CHIP/CHIP Perinatal, Medicare D-SNP and Marketplace(Obamacare], along with one of the largest provider networks in southeast Texas. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of all Texans, particularly the underserved, by opening doors to healthcare and health-related services. Visit https://www.communityhealthchoice.org/ for more details or to sign up.

El Paso health

El Paso Health is a TX licensed health maintenance organization (HMO) established by the El Paso County Hospital District for the purpose of improving access to medical care for STAR, CHIP and CHIP Perinatal recipients in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties. In addition, we manage a number of programs for the El Paso County Hospital District. Our mission is to build relationships with our Members, Providers, and Partners that strengthen the delivery of healthcare in our community and promotes access to quality healthcare for children, families, and individuals. Please visit https://www.elpasohealth.com/ for more details or call at 915-532-3778.

Parkland Community Health Plan

Parkland Community Health Plan(PCHP) was started in 1999 by Parkland Health as a managed care organization to provide services for Texas STAR Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) recipients, helping members to access programs and services that were designed to meet their specific needs, improve their overall health, and help them feel valued as part of their communities. Our service area covers Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall counties, where members can seek care at more than 9,000 doctors and specialists and over 40 hospitals and urgent care centers. Parkland Community Health Plan (PCHP) provides its services with the intent to promote, achieve and maintain a healthy standard of living across the Dallas service area. Our plans provide access to regular preventive care and assistance in managing chronic conditions. Through an innovative, person-centered approach, we aim to reduce the need for emergency room visits and improve the overall health of the communities in which we serve. Please visit https://parklandhealthplan.com/ for more details or to sign up.

Sendero Health Plan

Founded in 2011, Sendero Health Plans is a nonprofit health maintenance organization (HMO) that operates in the area of Travis and surrounding county residents in the State of Texas. Sendero Health Plans primarily serves individuals and families eligible for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Sendero is dedicated to improving the health of the community by providing affordable, quality healthcare coverage and is focused on serving the Medicaid and CHIP populations, which often include low-income individuals and families with aim to improve health outcomes and increase healthcare access for underserved communities. Please visit https://senderohealth.com/ for more details or to signup.

Healthcare & Medical Coverage for undocumented immigrants in Texas

Texas has roughly 1.6 million undocumented immigrants[source:www.texastribune.org], please read Healthcare for undocumented or uninsured people to understand available options.