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Important New Posted Jan 22, 2025
EyeMed to Manage Prior Authorization for Six New Codes Starting April 2025

EyeMed manages Healthfirst’s prior authorization for surgical and therapeutic vision services as well as network management, related member and provider service calls, and claims payment for routine vision and medical optometry services.

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Important New Posted Jan 14, 2025
Pediatric Vaccine Counseling Now Covered for Medicaid and Personal Wellness Plan Members

As part of the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) program, Healthfirst will reimburse providers for pediatric vaccine counseling visits for Medicaid and Personal Wellness Plan (HARP) members under 21 years of age.

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Important New Posted Jan 13, 2025
Provider Education Events

Check out our calendar and sign up for an event today.

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Posted Jan 07, 2025
Prior Authorization Guidelines for Select CPT and HCPCS Codes Effective March 2025

Starting March 20, 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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Posted Jan 02, 2025
Scheduling Configuration Changes for Linked and Mutual Visits

Starting January 1, 2025, Healthfirst is creating new service codes to accurately account for Linked and Mutual Visits provided to Medicaid, Personal Wellness Plans (HARP), Senior Health Partner (SHP) and CompleteCare (CC) members.

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Posted Dec 31, 2024
Changes to the Healthfirst Connection Plan (HMO D-SNP) and Life Improvement Plans Beginning in 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, Providers will need to bill Medicaid Fee-for-Service or Member’s Medicaid Coverage for Healthfirst Connection Plan Members’ cost sharing.

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Posted Dec 30, 2024
Important Plan and Coverage Changes for 2025

As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, changes are being instituted to help make healthcare more affordable. These changes go into effect on January 1, 2025, and could affect many of your patients.

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Posted Nov 29, 2024
Diabetes Cost-Sharing Reduction for Essential Plan, Leaf Plan, and Leaf Premier Plan Members

Starting January 1, 2025, New York State of Health is implementing a Diabetes Cost-Sharing Reduction initiative to make services more accessible and affordable. Learn more about these cost-sharing reductions in this Provider Alert...

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Posted Nov 25, 2024
Changes to Claims Submissions for Prenatal and Postpartum Services

To understand the timing and delivery of perinatal services, the New York State Department of Health is requiring changes to claims submissions for perinatal services for Medicaid, Personal Wellness Plans (HARP), Medicaid Advantage Plans, and Connection Plan lines of business.

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Posted Nov 01, 2024
Medications Requiring Prior Authorization Under the Medical Benefit

Ensure you remain current on the most recent changes

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Posted Oct 31, 2024
Prior Authorization No Longer Required for Antiretroviral Prescription Medications

Healthfirst has removed prior authorization requirements from all antiretroviral medications prescribed for the treatment or prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) for all Healthfirst plans.

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Posted Oct 23, 2024
Crisis Residence and Mobile Crisis Services Now Covered for Healthfirst Essential Plan, Leaf, and Leaf Premier Members

Starting January 1, 2025, Healthfirst will cover Crisis Residence Services and Mobile Crisis Services for our Essential Plan (EP), Leaf & Leaf Premier Plan members (also known as our Qualified Health Plans).

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