Healthfirst and NewYork-Presbyterian have reached an agreement that ensures Healthfirst members will have continued and uninterrupted in-network access to all NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals and its affiliated doctors, including ColumbiaDoctors and Weill Cornell Medicine.
For Members:
Call (866) 888-5283 to reach our dedicated member support team or send an email to HFWhatToKnow@healthfirst.org.
Please include the following information in your email:
Yes. You can continue to receive in-network care at New York-Presbyterian.
Yes, ColumbiaDoctors, as well as Weill Cornell Medicine doctors, are affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and as a result of this agreement, they will continue to be in-network with Healthfirst.
You can disregard any letter you previously received indicating that these providers would become out-of-network starting November 3, 2025. Your in-network access to NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals and doctors will continue without interruption as Healthfirst has reached an agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian.
You can select a new doctor from our expansive Healthfirst network, which will continue to include NewYork-Presbyterian.
You can change your PCP online:
You can also give us a call at (866) 888-5283 and we will assist you.
Please give us a call at (866) 888-5283 so we can help you review your options.
Yes, you can move forward with your surgery as scheduled.
We believe all New Yorkers deserve access to high-quality, affordable, and equitable healthcare.
We put the health and well-being of our members first and foremost in everything we do.
We are a not-for-profit health plan serving New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley.
We are the highest-rated health plan for quality in our service area and have ranked at the top of Medicaid and Essential Plan quality ratings by New York State, and our main Medicare contract was rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for the 2025 program year.
Our excellent care network includes more than 80 hospitals including world-renowned hospital systems and medical centers, and 40,000+ providers, including community physicians and FQHCs, across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley.
To learn more, visit healthfirst.org.