Provider News
Notice for System Downtime
Please be advised that our core system will be unavailable for the following dates: Start: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5pmEnd: Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 10pm Why This Update Matters This scheduled downtime is part of our Service Excellence initiative...
EVV Alternative Device Policy Changes Effective September 2, 2025
Community First Health Plans would like to inform Providers that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) posted new and revised policies for alternative device reduction reviews on HHSC's Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) webpage. The policies are...
Hispanic Heritage Month: How Providers Can Better Serve the Latino Community
Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) honors the history, culture, and contributions of Latino communities in the United States. It is also a time to reflect on the unique challenges these communities face in accessing quality health care and...
Payspan Portal Production Maintenance – Saturday, September 20, 8:00 P.M. (ET) through Sunday, September 21, 9:00 A.M. (ET)
Zelis® will have a maintenance window for the Payspan Portal Saturday, September 18th at 8 P.M. (ET), with an expected duration of up to 13 hours, please note that Core systems will be unavailable from 8 P.M. (ET) on September 20th through 9 A.M. (ET) on September...
Rider 32 Update: EVV Required for Medicaid-Only Services for Dual Eligible Members
Beginning Sept. 1, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will transition Medicaid-only services for dually eligible clients (clients who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid) enrolled in Medicaid managed care from a fee-for-service (FFS) to a...
Payspan Portal Production Maintenance – Saturday, August 16, 5:00 P.M. (ET) through 8:00 P.M. (ET)
Dear Valued Zelis® Customer: Zelis® is utilizing a maintenance window for the Payspan Portal from 5:00 P.M. (ET) – 8:00 P.M. (ET) on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Note: We will end the maintenance early if the activities are completed by 8:00 P.M....