Participants
Keystone First Community HealthChoices wants to make sure you stay covered.
Here’s what you need to do NOW.
| ACT NOW | HERE'S HOW |
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| 1. Update your information |
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| 2. Sign up for alerts from DHS TODAY | Text Alerts and eNotices: Go to www.dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS on a desktop computer and opt-in to get text alerts and emails |
| 3. Complete your renewal forms for DHS when they are due |
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Need more information?
Go to www.dhs.pa.gov/PHE.
You can also call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-855-332-0729. For TTY, call 1-855-235-4976.
If you are getting or will be getting long-term services and supports, you can meet in person with your Service Coordinator to go over what all of your needs are. This is called a “comprehensive needs assessment.”
To schedule your face-to-face comprehensive needs assessment, call your Service Coordinator or Participant Services at 1-855-332-0729 (TTY 1-855-235-4976).
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Participants, get information about COVID-19.
Don’t forget to download the Keystone First CHC mobile app. The app offers Participants:
- Digital Participant ID card.
- Access to the provider directory.
- Information about medicines.
*Standard messaging and data fees may apply.
You can also always call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 1-855-332-0729 (TTY 1-855-235-4976).
Welcome to Keystone First Community HealthChoices (CHC)!
Getting started
Are you a new Participant? Here is some important information (PDF) to get started with your health plan.Thank you for choosing Keystone First Community HealthChoices for your health care needs. We are happy to have you as a Participant. If you cannot find the information you are looking for on the website or in the Participant handbook (PDF), you can:
- Call Participant Services at 1-855-332-0729 (TTY 1-855-235-4976) to talk to a Participant Services representative, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or,
- Call the Nurse Call Line at 1-855-332-0117.
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Who we are
Keystone First Community HealthChoices (CHC) is a managed care organization providing health care under the Pennsylvania Community HealthChoices program. We offer health care benefits and services for Participants 21 years of age and older who have:
- Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and Medicare,
- Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Medicare, and long-term services and supports (LTSS), or
- Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and LTSS.
Keystone First CHC works with our Participants to help them get the care they need, when they need it, and where they need it.
Need more information? Contact PA Enrollment Services. Go to Community HealthChoices or call 1-844-824-3655 (TTY 1-833-254-0690).
Do you also have Medicare? Keystone First has a Medicare plan called Keystone First VIP Choice. You can find out more about our Medicare plan at the Keystone First VIP Choice website.
How to enroll
When you become eligible for Community HealthChoices, you will need to choose a Community HealthChoices health plan. The Department of Human Services (DHS) works with a company with enrollment specialists to help you choose a health plan.
The enrollment specialists can:
- Help you enroll in a health plan.
- Answer questions about your choice of health plans.
- Help you if you decide to change health plans.
Need more information? Contact PA Enrollment Services. Go to Community HealthChoices, or call 1-844-824-3655 (TTY 1-833-254-0690) to talk to an enrollment specialist.
Do you also have Medicare? Keystone First has a Medicare plan called Keystone First VIP Choice. You can find out more about our Medicare plan at the Keystone First VIP Choice website.
What is Community HealthChoices?
Learn more about Community HealthChoices:
- www.healthchoices.pa.gov/info/resources/publications/community/index.htm
- www.healthchoices.pa.gov/info/about/community/index.htm
Who is eligible for Community HealthChoices?
Learn more about Community HealthChoices:
- www.healthchoices.pa.gov/info/resources/publications/community/index.htm
- www.healthchoices.pa.gov/info/about/community/index.htm
What are some of the Keystone First CHC benefits and services?
For information about some of the benefits and services you may get with Keystone First CHC, please call PA Enrollment Services at 1-844-824-3655 (TTY 1-833-254-0690) to talk to an enrollment specialist. You can also visit the Community HealthChoices website.
What if I have more questions?
If you still have questions, please call PA Enrollment Services at 1-844-824-3655 (TTY 1-833-254-0690) to talk to an enrollment specialist. You can also go to the Community HealthChoices website.