Posted Jan 10, 2025
Providers can access Healthfirst tools through Availity Essentials, our new secure provider portal platform.
Watch this page for updates. New information will be posted here as it becomes available.
See our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
The Message A Payer application is now available on Availity Essentials. Learn how you can send secure messages directly to Healthfirst.
In addition, providers can now submit prior authorization requests through Availity Essentials. See how you can access the Online Authorization Tool.
Existing Users: You do not need to re-register if you already have an account with Availity Essentials. We encourage you to log in using your existing User ID and password to review Healthfirst-specific features.
New to Availity: We strongly encourage providers who do not have an account to register as soon as possible at Apps.Availity.com.
Healthfirst is taking a phased approach to the transition to Availity Essentials.
Review our previous announcements:
Availity Essentials is a secure, nationwide, multi-payer provider portal platform that provides free, real-time access to multiple health plans. This one-stop-portal includes a variety of online tools to help providers easily validate eligibility, submit claims, collect patient payments, view remittances and much more.