BackThe Essential Plan
Plans with access to essential health benefits like doctor visits, lab tests, prescription drugs, hospitalization, urgent care, emergency care, vision, dental, and more—all for a $0 monthly plan premium. These plans are for qualified individuals ages 19–64.
Plan Highlights:
- No-cost annual checkups
- Hospital, emergency room and urgent care visits
- Lab tests and X-rays
- Prescription drug coverage
- Maternity and newborn coverage
- No-cost dental and vision coverage*
- 24/7 access to care with telemedicine (Teladoc)**
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Annual gym membership reimbursement†
- 2021
Plans
Note: Due to changes in New York State regulation, as of June 1, 2021:
• Essential Plan 1 and Essential Plan 1 Plus Dental & Vision cost-sharing and benefits are the same.
• Essential Plan 2 and Essential Plan 2 Plus Dental & Vision cost-sharing and benefits are the same.
*Dental services must be medically necessary to be covered; limitations apply.
**Telemedicine 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).
†Up to $200 per reward period. There are two reward periods—January through June, and July through December.
††Based on 2020 earnings. The income ranges shown are for individuals only. The income ranges may increase based on the eligible members in your household. To learn more, talk to a Healthfirst representative.
The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description, of benefits. For more information, contact the plan.
Coverage is provided by Healthfirst PHSP, Inc. Plans contain exclusions and limitations.
Additional Benefits
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24/7 Access to Telemedicine with Teladoc*
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.
*Telemedicine 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).
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Active & Fit Direct
Working out just got easier. For just $25/month plus a one-time enrollment fee of $25, you can get a standard membership to a fitness center in your area. Track your activity, check your progress, reach your fitness goals, and so much more!
Please note: a three-month membership commitment is required up front. Learn more about Active & Fit Direct.
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Rewards for Working Out
You can get rewarded for taking care of your health—up to $400 in a calendar year with the ExerciseRewards™ program**.
It’s easy! Work out at a qualifying gym or fitness facility at least 50 times in a six-month period and track your workouts.
Learn more about ExerciseRewards™ or
start earning your reward now!**Up to $200 per reward period. There are two reward periods—January through June, and July through December.
Additional Benefits
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24/7 Access to Telemedicine with Teladoc*
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Active & Fit Direct
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Rewards for Working Out
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