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...
View postTo 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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View postHealthfirst 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.
View postStarting 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).
View postEyeMed 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.
View postThe New York State Office of Addiction Service and Supports (OASAS) is implementing several changes to integrate care within the OASAS outpatient clinic regulatory structure.
View postThis updated provider education letter outlines key guidance providers should be mindful of when delivering care to Medicaid enrolled children/youth in direct placement foster care and in the care of Voluntary Foster Care Agencies.
View postWe're committed to helping providers and clinical coders with the accurate coding of patients’ health records.
View postProviders can access Healthfirst tools through Availity Essentials, our new secure provider portal platform.
View postThe New York State (NYS) Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) program will reimburse for eConsults, effective April 1, 2024.
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