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Pharmacy Resources & Formularies - Provider Resources - 2025
Prior Authorization Pharmacy Medical Benefit Grid

It is the policy of Healthfirst to require prior authorization for medical claims for all medications listed within this document. To learn more, including ways to submit prior authorization, access this resource.

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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Prior Authorization Guidelines for Select CPT and HCPCS Codes Effective July 2025

Healthfirst is adding new prior authorization requirements for selected medical services.

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Provider Alerts - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Medicare Enrollment Guidelines for Medicaid Members with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

The New York State Department of Health requires Medicaid members diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) to apply for Medicare.

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Provider Alerts - Education Events & Patient Care Resources - Practice Guidelines and Tips - 2025
Help Off-Exchange Members Renew Their Coverage

New York State will resume standard annual recertification procedures for off-exchange Medicaid, HARP, LIP, CC, and SHP members.

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Plans & Benefits - Practice Guidelines and Tips - 2025
Healthfirst Plans at a Glance

Healthfirst has health plans made for New Yorkers.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-134 Prenatal and Postpartum Services Cost-Sharing Waiver

Starting January 1, 2025, a new NY State of Health (NYSOH) program under New York’s Section 1332 waiver will enhance access and affordability for pregnant and postpartum Qualified Health Plan (QHP) members.

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Compliance, Regulatory & Policies - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Reimbursement Policy: PO-RE-132 Obstetric Billing Guidelines

This policy describes the reimbursement of global obstetrical (OB) codes and the itemization of maternity care services. Maternity care encompasses prenatal, delivery, antepartum, and postpartum care.

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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
New Prior Authorization Requirements for CPT Codes Effective June 2025

Starting June 1, 2025, Healthfirst will add prior authorization requirements for selected medical services. These changes are part of Healthfirst’s ongoing responsibility to evaluate its medical policies compared to the latest scientific evidence and specialty society guidance.

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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Behavioral Health and Foster Care - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Redesign

The New York State (NYS) Office of Mental Health (OMH) is redesigning the Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program.

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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Updated Coverage and Reimbursement for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Screenings for Medicaid Members

Starting January 1, 2025, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) screenings conducted in primary settings has been expanded to cover one lifetime screening for Medicaid members who are between 21 to 65 years of age. Children and adolescents up to 21 years of age continue to receive coverage for annual ACEs screenings as appropriate and medically necessary.

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Provider Alerts - Claims & Billing - Policy, Billing, or Coverage Update - 2025
Prenatal and Postpartum Cost Sharing Reduction for Leaf Plan and Leaf Premier Plan Members

The New York State of Health (NYSOH) will cover the in-network cost-sharing for select prenatal and postpartum services for eligible members in our Leaf and Leaf Premier Plans

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Submit Prior Authorization Requests Online through Availity Essentials™

Providers can access Healthfirst’s Online Authorization Tool through Availity Essentials. The Online Authorization Tool is a fast and efficient solution for submitting, tracking, and reviewing authorization requests.

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