What's New

Posted Jul 07, 2026
Updated Healthfirst Policy for the Authorization of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Services, Effective Oct. 7, 2026

The updated ABA policy outlines applicable requirements, including coverage criteria, authorization requirements, documentation expectations, and other relevant guidance for ABA services.

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Posted Jul 07, 2026
Physical and Occupational Therapy Authorization and Approval Guidance

To ensure Healthfirst members receive quality, consistent, and timely care, a provider questionnaire has been introduced to accompany the initial prior authorization request for Adult Physical Therapy.

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Posted Jul 01, 2026
Documentation & Coding Refresh for July 2026

Take a mid-year moment to refresh your documentation and coding knowledge.

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Posted Jul 01, 2026
Healthfirst Lab Reimbursement Policy Updates

Please review these lab policies to understand how they may impact claims submission and payment.

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Posted Jun 30, 2026
Prior Authorization Required for Newly Released Codes Starting July 1, 2026

Codes newly released by the American Medical Association will include prior authorization requirements starting July 1, 2026.

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Posted Jun 30, 2026
Prior Authorization Required for Select Codes Starting October 1, 2026

Effective October 1, 2026, Healthfirst will require prior authorization for select medical services.

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Posted Jun 29, 2026
Provider Updates for July 2026

Learn more about key updates providers should know.

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Posted Jun 26, 2026
Reimbursement Policies Updated in June 2026

Providers are encouraged to review these updated policies to ensure compliance with current billing and reimbursement requirements.

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Posted Jun 16, 2026
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program Begins July 1, 2026

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is a short-term demonstration run by CMS that will provide eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries with access to certain GLP-1 drugs beginning July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.

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Posted Jun 16, 2026
Healthfirst’s Obstetric Billing Guidelines Reimbursement Policy

Healthfirst updated its Obstetric Billing Guidelines reimbursement policy to incorporate updated national coding standards and New York State (NYS) Medicaid billing guidance for maternity care.

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Posted Jun 16, 2026
NYS Medicaid Breast Cancer Selective Program Reimbursement Policy

In alignment with New York State (NYS) Medicaid guidelines, provider eligibility and claim reimbursement for breast cancer surgical procedures must be performed at approved (contracted) facilities.

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Posted Jun 04, 2026
Healthfirst’s Medical, Dental, and Oral Health Coverage Reimbursement Policy

Healthfirst updated its reimbursement policy for dental services covered under the medical benefit when medically necessary to a covered medical condition or procedure.

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