Healthfirst Provider Toolkit: Patient Recertification
Easy as 1-2-3
This recertification toolkit includes educational resources for your practice and easy-to-use guides to help you inform your patients on how to maintain their access to healthcare.
Getting Started with Availity Essentials
Availity Essentials is Healthfirst's New Provider Portal
Starting July 2024, providers will be able to access Healthfirst tools through Availity Essentials, a secure platform that will make your work with us easier.
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What's New
View allReimbursement Update for electronic consultations (eConsults)
The New York State (NYS) Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) program will reimburse for eConsults, effective April 1, 2024.
View postMedicare Coverage Billing Guidance for Intensive Outpatient Programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) added coverage for Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services as of Jan. 1, 2024.
View postPrior Authorization Request Enhancements for Select Outpatient Service Authorizations
Learn how to obtain faster authorizations through our Online Authorization Request tool.
View postNewly Added Provider Education Events - Register Today
Together, we can improve patient outcomes. Join us at a provider education workshop, training, or event.
View postHealthfirst Provider Portal Transitioning to Availity Essentials
Availity Essentials™ - Healthfirst’s New Provider Portal Launching July 2024
View postPublic Health Emergency (PHE) Flexibilities Related to the Medicaid Children’s Waiver and Health Home Services
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has issued guidance on Public Health Emergency (PHE) flexibilities...
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View postAnnouncing Essential Plan 200–250
Healthfirst is excited to announce our newest benefit plan, Essential Plan 200–250, launching on April 1, 2024.
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