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Education Events & Patient Care Resources - Plans & Benefits - Practice Guidelines and Tips - 2026
2026 Special Needs Plan Model of Care Provider Training

This presentation will help educate providers, delegated vendors, and appropriate staff on the Healthfirst Special Needs Plan (SNP) Model of Care (MOC), the goal of which is to enhance member health outcomes through the use of an integrated care delivery system

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Education Events & Patient Care Resources - Plans & Benefits - Practice Guidelines and Tips - 2025
2025 Special Needs Plan Model of Care Provider Training

This presentation will help educate providers, delegated vendors, and appropriate staff on the Healthfirst Special Needs Plan (SNP) Model of Care (MOC), the goal of which is to enhance member health outcomes through the use of an integrated care delivery system.

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Documentation & Coding - Video - 2026
Video - Documentation and Coding of Myocardial Infarction

This video offers guidance on proper clinical documentation and coding of Myocardial Infarction.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-162 Diagnostic Laboratory

This policy outlines Healthfirst's standards and requirements for the reimbursement of diagnostic laboratory services.

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Reimbursement Policy
  
Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Introducing Genetic and Molecular Coding Validation from Concert Genetics

Effective May 1, 2026, Healthfirst is updating reimbursement policies for genetic and molecular lab testing for all Healthfirst Plans with respect to our new partnership with Concert Genetics

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Provider Alerts - Plans & Benefits - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
New York State Essential Plan 200-250 Coverage to End Effective 7/1/2026

The New York State Essential Plan coverage for individuals with incomes between 200% and 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) will end effective July 1, 2026.

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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Introducing Claim Pattern Review Program from Cotiviti

Effective August 1, 2026, Healthfirst will implement Cotiviti’s Claim Pattern Review Program to conduct ongoing reviews of specific professional claims.

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Healthfirst Plans
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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Prior Authorization Required for Select Codes Starting July 1, 2026

Effective July 1, 2026, Healthfirst will require prior authorization requirements for several CPT codes.

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Healthfirst Plans
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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2026
Prior Authorization Required for Select Codes Starting June 1, 2026

The following codes newly released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 1, 2026, will include prior authorization requirements starting June 1, 2026.

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Healthfirst Plans
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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 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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Healthfirst Plans
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Provider Alerts - Practice Guidelines and Tips - 2026
Somatus Care Management Program for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease or End Stage Renal Disease

As part of our continued effort to provide members with the best possible quality care, Healthfirst has partnered with Somatus Inc. (Somatus) to support members diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

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Provider Forms - Form - 2026
Provider Prior Authorization Request Fax

Use this form when requesting prior authorization and/or providing supporting clinical documentation.

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