The Essential Plan covers important health benefits for a $0 monthly premium, plus $0 copay for dental and vision. Sponsored by New York State, our Essential Plans are for qualified individuals ages 19 to 64.
Talk to a doctor any time—for a $0 copay. Connect with board-certified doctors through video chat or phone for prescriptions, help diagnosing and treating non-emergency conditions, and more. Access to dermatologists is also available.
Healthfirst makes working out affordable too! For just $28/month, you get a standard membership to a fitness center in your area. Premium fitness center options are available for an additional fee. Track your activity, monitor your progress, achieve your fitness goals, and so much more! Visit activeandfitdirect.com to learn more.
Physical activity is one of the simplest ways to stay healthy, and Healthfirst makes it even more rewarding! With the Active&Fit ExerciseRewards™ program, you can earn $200 every six months if you visit a qualifying fitness center at least 50 days during the same six-month reward period. Contact ExerciseRewards at 1-877-810-2746 to learn more about qualifying fitness centers.
This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information.
Coverage is provided by Healthfirst PHSP, Inc.
Plans contain exclusions and limitations.
Healthfirst complies with Federal civil rights laws. Healthfirst does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex as defined in 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2).
ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-866-305-0408 (TTY 1-888-867-4132). 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-866-305-0408 (TTY 1-888-542-3821)。
*Telemedicine (Teladoc) isn't a replacement for your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP should always be your first choice for care (both in-person and virtual visits).
DentaQuest® is contracted with Healthfirst to provide dental benefits to its members.
EyeMed® is contracted with Healthfirst to provide vision benefits to its members.
**Up to $200 per reward period. There are two reward periods—January through June, and July through December.
††Based on 2023 earnings. The income range shown is for individuals only. The income range may increase based on the eligible members in your household. To learn more, talk to a Healthfirst representative.
Talk to a doctor any time—for a $0 copay. Connect with board-certified doctors through video chat or phone for prescriptions, help diagnosing and treating non-emergency conditions, and more. Access to dermatologists is also available.
Healthfirst makes working out affordable too! For just $28/month, you get a standard membership to a fitness center in your area. Premium fitness center options are available for an additional fee. Track your activity, monitor your progress, achieve your fitness goals, and so much more! Visit activeandfitdirect.com to learn more.
Physical activity is one of the simplest ways to stay healthy, and Healthfirst makes it even more rewarding! With the Active&Fit ExerciseRewards™ program, you can earn $200 every six months if you visit a qualifying fitness center at least 50 days during the same six-month reward period. Contact ExerciseRewards at 1-877-810-2746 to learn more about qualifying fitness centers.
This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information.
Coverage is provided by Healthfirst PHSP, Inc.
Plans contain exclusions and limitations.
Healthfirst complies with applicable Federal, state and local rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-866-305-0408 (TTY 1-888-867-4132). 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-866-305-0408 (TTY 1-888-542-3821)。
Telemedicine (Teladoc) isn't a replacement for your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP should always be your first choice for care (both in-person and virtual visits).
DentaQuest® is contracted with Healthfirst to provide dental benefits to its members.
EyeMed® is contracted with Healthfirst to provide vision benefits to its members.
*Up to $200 per reward period. There are two reward periods—January through June, and July through December.
††Based on 2023 earnings. The income range shown is for individuals only. The income range may increase based on the eligible members in your household. To learn more, talk to a Healthfirst representative.
Talk to a doctor any time—for a $0 copay. Connect with board-certified doctors through video chat or phone for prescriptions, help diagnosing and treating non-emergency conditions, and more. Access to dermatologists is also available.
Healthfirst makes working out affordable too! For just $28/month, you get a standard membership to a fitness center in your area. Premium fitness center options are available for an additional fee. Track your activity, monitor your progress, achieve your fitness goals, and so much more! Visit activeandfitdirect.com to learn more.
Physical activity is one of the simplest ways to stay healthy, and Healthfirst makes it even more rewarding! With the Active&Fit ExerciseRewards™ program, you can earn $200 every six months if you visit a qualifying fitness center at least 50 days during the same six-month reward period. Contact ExerciseRewards at 1-877-810-2746 to learn more about qualifying fitness centers.
This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information.
Coverage is provided by Healthfirst PHSP, Inc.
Plans contain exclusions and limitations.
Healthfirst complies with Federal civil rights laws. Healthfirst does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex as defined in 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2).
ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-866-305-0408 (TTY 1-888-867-4132). 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-866-305-0408 (TTY 1-888-542-3821)。
*Telemedicine (Teladoc) isn't a replacement for your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP should always be your first choice for care (both in-person and virtual visits).
DentaQuest® is contracted with Healthfirst to provide dental benefits to its members.
EyeMed® is contracted with Healthfirst to provide vision benefits to its members.
**Up to $200 per reward period. There are two reward periods—January through June, and July through December.
††Based on 2023 earnings. The income range shown is for individuals only. The income range may increase based on the eligible members in your household. To learn more, talk to a Healthfirst representative.
NY State Essential Plans provide health insurance for qualified New Yorkers—with $0 premiums, $0 deductibles, and copays as low as $0.
Essential Plans are for lower-income New Yorkers who don’t qualify for other health insurance options. You can apply if you are:
No. Essential Plans are for individuals who don’t meet the income requirements for Medicaid.
Essential Plan 200–250 offers the same benefits as Essential Plans 1, 2, 3, and 4, with $0 premiums, $0 deductibles, and copays as low as $0. This plan has a higher income limit, so more people can qualify for affordable health insurance.
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Monday to Saturday, 8am—8pm
Request a call and our sales team will call you within one business day.
You can also visit our Virtual Community Office to connect with a local Healthfirst representative or to find a community office near you.
You can also go to the NY State of Health website to view your choices, or call the NY State of Health customer service center at 1-855-355-5777.
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