Availity Essentials is Healthfirst’s New Provider Portal
Healthfirst's legacy provider portal fully retired on Dec. 22, 2025
Important! The legacy Healthfirst Provider Portal fully retired on Dec. 22, 2025. For Availity Essentials training, see our upcoming learning opportunities.
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Updated Healthfirst at a Glance guides offer an overview of Healthfirst's plan offerings for 2026.
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View allEssential Plan: What Providers Must Know about Newborn Enrollment
Healthfirst is reinforcing New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) requirements regarding newborn coverage rules.
View postPrior Authorization Guidelines for Select Services Effective February 1, 2026
Starting February 1, 2026, Healthfirst will add prior authorization requirements for selected vision services.
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View postHealthfirst fully transitioned to Availity Essentials as our new provider portal
Providers can access all Healthfirst tools through Availity Essentials, our new secure provider portal platform.
View postImportant Prior Authorization Notifications for January 2026
Healthfirst has released new notifications on prior authorization.
View postUpdated Telehealth Modifier Use
Healthfirst updated billing requirements for telehealth services delivered through New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) licensed and/or designated outpatient programs.
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