Essential Plan 200-250 Coverage to End July 1, 2026
How You Can Prepare and Support Your Patients
The New York State Essential Plan coverage for individuals with incomes between 200% and 250% of the Federal Poverty Level will end effective July 1, 2026.
Medicare CAHPS Season Through May 31, 2026
Review the checklist for CAHPS success
Through May 31, 2026, a random sample of Healthfirst Medicare Plan members will receive the annual Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) survey.
Receive updates in your email
What's New
View allImportant Update: Article 29-I Voluntary Foster Care Agency Health Facilities Operating Qualified Residential Treatment Programs
New York State Department of Health, in collaboration with the Office of Children and Family Services, has announced new Medicaid billing requirements for Article 29-I Voluntary Foster Care Agency Health Facilities operating Qualified Residential Treatment Programs
View postHow to Request a Continuous Glucose Monitoring Device
For eligible Healthfirst Medicare, Essential Plan, and Qualified Health Plan (QHP) members.
View postHealthfirst Celebrates National Medical Coder Day – May 23
Coding is essential for healthcare professionals: physicians, coders, and billers
View postModernization of Provider Enrollment Process Provider Notification
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is transitioning to the online Medicaid Provider Services Portal (PSP).
View postProvider Updates for May 2026
Learn more about key updates providers should know.
View postMay is Hepatitis Awareness Month: Documentation and Coding Resources for Your Practice
The Healthfirst Clinical Documentation and Coding team offers resources to support accurate and complete documentation and coding for patients with hepatitis.
View postReceive updates in your email
Provider Resources
Provider Alerts
Plans & Benefits
Provider Forms
