Individual and Family Plans

Ready to enroll in a Healthfirst health insurance plan? Talk to us before you apply so we can make the enrollment process as easy as possible for you.

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How to apply for a Healthfirst plan

You’ll need to have some important information ready before you call us. Here are three basic steps you can follow to make the application process easier for you:

Step 1 - Think about your needs

Are you getting coverage for yourself or your family?

Step 2 - Get prepared

Please use our Enrollment Checklist to find the information you need before you contact us.

Step 3 - Contact us

We’ll help guide you to the best plan for your needs and budget.

Healthfirst professionals make it easier to enroll.

We offer one-on-one support to help you:

  • Understand your coverage options and choose the right plan
  • Know your benefits so you get the most out of your plan
  • Select your primary care provider (PCP) during enrollment or recertification
  • And more!

FAQs

Your age, household size, income and other personal information will determine which plan(s) you’re eligible for. Give us a call and we’ll help you understand your plan options and find out if you qualify for financial assistance.

Your income, family size, and your plan will determine if you’re eligible to get help paying for your health insurance and other healthcare expenses. To find out if you qualify, contact us. We’ll be happy to help you get the health coverage and financial assistance you need.

Essential Plan, Medicaid, and Child Health Plus have year-round enrollment. You can sign up for any other health insurance plan during Open Enrollment. Please note that certain plans have specific enrollment periods during which to sign up or switch plans.

However, you can enroll outside the Open Enrollment Period if you’ve had a Qualifying Life Event (QLE). These events include:

  • A change in family size (birth or adoption)
  • Marital status change (marriage, annulment, legal separation, divorce, death of a spouse)
  • Job loss or change
  • Losing your insurance or more

Need help signing up for a health insurance plan? Contact us for more information.

  • For any plan with a premium, your Member ID card will be mailed after the initial payment (known as a binder payment) has been made.
  • For any plan without a premium, your Member ID card will be mailed upon enrollment.
  • You can also print a temporary Member ID card from your secure Healthfirst account or access one from the Healthfirst NY Mobile App.

The easiest and fastest way to renew your plan is to contact us. Please call the number on the back of your Member ID card.

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Coverage is provided by Healthfirst Health Plan, Inc., Healthfirst PHSP, Inc., and/or Healthfirst Insurance Company, Inc. (together, “Healthfirst”).

Plans contain exclusions and limitations.

Healthfirst complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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