About Us
We are dedicated to improving healthcare through partnerships with our communities and the people we serve
Twelve health plans established by local healthcare systems across Texas comprise the dynamic membership of the Texas Association of Community Health Plans (TACHP). Our mission is to engage our membership in collective efforts promoting quality healthcare and administrative efficiency, particularly for services to Texans at low to moderate incomes. Over 2 million people receive healthcare through our member health plans, covering most counties in the state
TACHP health plans have earned the reputation as leaders in their communities through a dedication to consumer-focused healthcare for their residents and an understanding of the importance of partnerships with providers. All 12 member health plans serve the Texas Medicaid and CHIP programs. In addition, some of our membership also provides health insurance for individuals in the Marketplace, Medicare, through employers, and for community health coverage for the uninsured. TACHP health plans are frequent sponsors of community events and donors to numerous local programs and services.
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In 2009, seven Texas provider-sponsored health plans began a consortium without a legal entity, operating as a loose affiliation of individual health plans working collectively on a number of projects. A common interest in furthering collaborative opportunities and expanding the circle of membership organizations led to the formal incorporation in March 2012 of the Texas Association of Community Health Plans (TACHP) as a non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation with 12 member health plans.
Since its establishment, TACHP has regularly brought together member CEOs and managers to develop and discuss strategies for managing and improving health care for Texans. TACHP has also worked with member health plans to negotiate and oversee contracts commonly held by member health plans, including the Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) used by all 12 health plans.
FirstCare Health Plans Bringing Medicare Special Needs Plan to West Texas
/17 Comments/in News /by tachpAUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4, 2018 — Today, officials at FirstCare Health Plans announced the new FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP) plan, which is back after a brief absence, and available in the Lubbock and Amarillo communities. The plan is designed to meet the special needs of those with Medicare and Medicaid. They must be eligible […]
Obamacare sign-ups set to begin for 2019
/2,324 Comments/in News /by tachpLocal advocates get word out as Obamacare sign-ups set to begin for 2019 Open enrollment for 2019 health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is about to kick off — as is the annual effort by local health care advocates to overcome a fresh crop of challenges that could deter people from signing up. Beginning […]
SCOTT AND WHITE HEALTH PLAN TO ACQUIRE FIRSTCARE HEALTH PLANS
/635 Comments/in News /by tachpSCOTT AND WHITE HEALTH PLAN TO ACQUIRE FIRSTCARE HEALTH PLANS DALLAS, TEXAS (Oct. 23, 2018) – Scott and White Health Plan, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire FirstCare Health Plans. This acquisition will allow the two provider-owned health plans to come together to create a more comprehensive […]