News
April 24, 2020
(Austin) – In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Central Health has launched an online application for the Medical Access Program (MAP) and MAP BASIC. Available now, Travis County residents […]
April 15, 2020
*Hours and services reflected in this press release may have changed since it was issued. Please refer to https://communitycaretx.org/coronavirus-updates/ for the latest information about testing provided by CommUnityCare. (Austin) – Central […]
March 23, 2020
(Austin) – In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers is offering patients medical appointments without leaving the safety of their home. “The best thing for people […]
March 23, 2020
In-person eligibility interviews suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (Austin) – In-person interviews for Central Health’s Medical Access Program (MAP) have been suspended in response to the coronavirus disease […]
March 20, 2020
The Central Health Board of Managers will modify its meeting schedule and practices in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To reduce the possibility of infection as a result of in-person […]
March 20, 2020
(Austin) – To better serve and protect both patients and health care workers during the COVID-19 outbreak, Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers is consolidating services by temporarily closing some smaller, […]
March 18, 2020
en espanol (Austin) – Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers Tuesday launched a hotline staffed with medical professionals to triage uninsured Travis County residents experiencing a coronavirus-like symptoms (COVID-19). People experiencing […]
March 16, 2020
Residents encouraged to apply for MAP by phone vs. in person (Austin) – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Health is following the guidance of Austin Public Health and […]
February 25, 2020
MAP and MAP BASIC are not federal programs therefore are not impacted by the new “Public Charge” regulation (Austin, TX) – With the new “public charge” regulations that took effect […]
January 31, 2020
There are five confirmed cases in U.S., but no reported cases in Travis County (Austin, TX) – Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers is taking steps to inform patients about how […]