Supporting Your Patients: Coverage Changes in 2026 and Beyond
Help members navigate their coverage options and maintain access to the care they need.
Review the latest updates, tools, and materials to support these conversations. (Updated 9/23/26)
Healthfirst System Enhancements Effective December 1, 2026
Healthfirst is updating several internal systems and processes to modernize provider data maintenance and more.
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View allProvider Updates for November 2026
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View postImportant Update: NPI and TIN Requirements for Claims Submission
Healthfirst is updating several internal systems and processes with the goal of modernizing provider data maintenance, claims processing, and benefits administration.
View postAccess to Care and Appointment Availability (ACAA) and Online Provider Directory (OPD) Provider Toolkit
Help your practice stay prepared and support members’ access to care.
View postAmerican Diabetes Month (Nov 2026): Documentation and Coding Resources for Your Practice
The Healthfirst Clinical Documentation and Coding team offers resources to support accurate, complete documentation and ICD-10-CM selection on services submitted to Healthfirst—specifically for diabetes
View postAvaility Essentials Provider Cheat Sheet
Providers can access all Healthfirst tools through Availity Essentials, our secure provider portal platform.
View postHealthfirst’s Obstetric Billing Guidelines Reimbursement Policy Effective January 1st, 2027
Healthfirst updated its Obstetric Billing Guidelines reimbursement policy to incorporate updated national coding standards and New York State (NYS) Medicaid billing guidance for maternity care.
View postPrior Authorization Requirements for Select Codes Starting November 30, 2026
Effective November 30, 2026, Healthfirst will require prior authorization requirements for several CPT codes.
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