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Essential Plan 200-250 Coverage to End July 1, 2026

How You Can Prepare and Support Your Patients

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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.

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Medicare CAHPS Season Through May 31, 2026

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Through May 31, 2026, a random sample of Healthfirst Medicare Plan members will receive the annual Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) survey.

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Important New Posted May 01, 2026

Provider Updates for May 2026

Learn more about key updates providers should know.

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Important New Posted May 01, 2026

May 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.

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Important New Posted Apr 20, 2026

Reminder: Non-Covered Codes for Medicaid Managed Care and Child Health Plus Reimbursement Policy Effective Feb. 1, 2026

Healthfirst is aligning with NYS Medicaid Billing Guidelines to ensure consistency in claims processing and reimbursement.

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New Posted May 01, 2026

Modernization of Provider Enrollment Process Provider Notification

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is transitioning to the online Medicaid Provider Services Portal (PSP).

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Posted Apr 14, 2026

Medicare CAHPS Season is Here!

Here’s what you need to know about the annual Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) survey.

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Posted Apr 01, 2026

Requesting Copies of Provider 1099s and B Notice Inquiries

Where to submit your requests

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Posted Apr 01, 2026

Physical Therapy Authorization and Approval Guidance Effective January 31, 2026

A provider questionnaire will now accompany initial prior authorization requests for Adult Physical Therapy across all Healthfirst plans to support efficient reviews and appropriate care decisions.

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