2/2/26: Our office will open late on Tuesday 2/3/26 with appointments starting at 10:00 AM. Appointments prior to 10:00 AM have been canceled and patients will be called to reschedule.
1/7/2026 URGENT NOTIFICATION: Buncombe County is experiencing Influenza, Chickenpox, and Measles in our community. Each of these are highly contagious illnesses and we are working hard to limit the spread in our community. If you are experiencing fever, cough, rash, or known exposure to one of these illnesses, please call from your car to check-in for your appointment (828-254-2444). Masks are encouraged during all appointments.
Measles:
Measles is a serious viral illness that can cause complications even in healthy individuals. The best protection against this illness is the MMR vaccine. Unfortunately there has been a lot of inaccurate information about both measles and the MMR vaccine which protects against it. Inaccurate information is harmful. It is our commitment at Community Family Practice to work against inaccurate information that could potentially cause our patients harm. Follow this link which provides helpful information not only about measles but some myths which have been circulating about it. More About Measles
Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment for 2026
December 15 is the last day to sign up for coverage that starts Jan 1, 2026.
Sign up by January 15 to have coverage start February 1, 2026.
* Ambetter insurance is processing our request to join their HMO network. We should have their response by mid-December.
** Please reach out to your insurance representative directly and they will confirm network status for CFP and/or for your specific provider. Each insurance carrier offers multiple plan options, some of which have restricted networks.
Contact our local navigator for help with enrollment:
Pisgah Legal Services: 62 Charlotte Street, Asheville. (828) 210-3404. www.pisgahlegal.org
Make an appointment online at https://ncnavigator.org/get-help/
Premiums will be much higher this year if Congress does not act to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, so it’s important to review all your options.
Seasonal vaccines: Our practice can administer the COVID vaccine to anyone 6 months and older after consultation with a healthcare provider. In addition, the state of North Carolina has issued standing orders that pharmacists may administer COVID vaccines to adults 65 and up and to adults 18-64 with an underlying risk factor.
See the "Education" tab under the "About" section for additional updated seasonal vaccine information.
