A Medicare plan for you.
Medicare Advantage Plans provide all of your Part A and Part B benefits, plus coverage for other services that Original Medicare does not cover.
Benefits of the Community First Medicare Advantage Plan
Community First Medicare Advantage Plan covers all of your Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) services, and beyond that we also offer extra coverage for things like vision, hearing, dental, and prescription drugs. Additional benefits of the Community First Medicare Advantage Plan include:
Protection against high-cost prescription drugs through our offering of various levels of cost coverage for different “tiers” of drugs.
Affordable coverage through the use of our trusted network of providers.
The same rights and protections that you would have under Original Medicare.
Learn more about the benefits Community First Medicare Advantage Alamo Plan has to offer! Click on our Benefits Flyer or browse our Member Resources which include detailed plan documents.
Original medicare vs. medicare advantage
Still have Original Medicare? Learn more about the differences between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan.
READY TO ENROLL?
Enrolling in the Community First Medicare Advantage Plan is simple.
Medicare beneficiaries may enroll in the Community First Medicare Advantage Plan through the CMS Medicare Online Enrollment Center located at Medicare.gov.
A Spanish Enrollment Form is also available.
Medicare Advantage FAQ
WHAT IS A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN?
A Medicare Advantage Plan is a comprehensive Medicare plan that covers Parts A (hospital insurance), Part B (medical insurance), and includes Part D, your prescription drug benefit.
WHAT DOES A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN COVER?
Medicare Advantage Plans, including Community First Medicare Advantage Alamo Plan, covers health care services such as:
- Hospitalization
- Skilled Nursing Facilities, hospice, and home health care
- Medical services like doctor visits and outpatient care
- Preventive services including health screenings and vaccines
- Durable medical equipment like wheelchairs and walkers
- Prescription drugs
- Other medically necessary services
Community First Medicare Advantage Alamo Plan also offers Members comprehensive coverage for things Original Medicare does not cover including dental, vision, hearing, over-the counter drugs, transportation to health care visits, fitness memberships, and more.
WHAT VALUE-ADDED SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ALAMO PLAN MEMBERS?
As a Community First Medicare Advantage Alamo Plan Member, you will receive:
- 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line
- Free YMCA Membership
- Pre-loaded payment card to purchase over-the-counter health and wellness products
- Post-hospital discharge at-home meal delivery program
- Non-emergency transportation to health appointments
- Gift card incentives, giveaways, and more for participating in our Health & Wellness Programs
HOW OLD DO YOU NEED TO BE TO RECEIVE MEDICARE BENEFITS?
Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program for people who are:
- Ages 65 or older,
- Certified as medically disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA), or
- Of any age with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
WHAT IS A MEDICARE BENEFICIARY?
A Medicare beneficiary is a person who has applied and been approved for Medicare benefits by the federal government.
WHEN IS MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT?
We Are Community First
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.