Healthfirst Insurance Company of New York

Healthfirst Insurance Offers Individual, Family, and Small Business Health Insurance Plans for New Yorkers

Shopping for health insurance in New York?

Healthfirst Insurance Company offers a range of ACA-approved marketplace health plans for New York residents. Options are available for both individuals and families, as well as small business owners looking for group plans.

Looking for a place to enroll in a Healthfirst insurance plan? 

Healthfirst Insurance Marketplace Plans [Leaf Premier]

Healthfirst Insurance’s marketplace plans are also known as “Leaf Premier”. This is a series of plans that can come with different options of deductible, monthly premium, copay amounts, and more. These “metal-tier” plans include Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum options, including “Plus” options that can have lower deductibles.

Healthfirst Insurance also offers a number of plans designed specifically for lower-income households, with lower deductibles and a smaller out-of-pocket cap.

All Healthfirst Insurance plans include the following additional benefits:

• $0 copay annual checkups
• Included preventive and wellness visits
• Lab tests and x-rays
• Prescription drug coverage
• Newborn and maternity coverage
• Access to 24/7 telemedicine
• Comprehensive dental and vision (in some plans)
• Home delivery for prescriptions

Healthfirst Insurance Member Benefit: Free Smartphone Lifeline Cell Phone Service

In addition to a health plan, all Healthfirst members also get access to Assurance Wireless Lifeline. This is a federal service no-cost calls, texts, and data when using the Healthfirst NY Mobile App. The service also makes household broadband and internet more affordable for eligible members.

Healthfirst Small Group Insurance New York

Small business owners in New York can use Healthfirst to provide coverage to their employees. Small business health plans with Healthfirst also include up to $600 combined exercise rewards, as well as annual gym reimbursement, 24/7 telemedicine, and optional dental and vision benefits.

When Can I Sign up for Healthfirst Insurance?

Health Insurance Open Enrollment usually runs from November 1st to January 15th in New York. For most people, this is the only time of year to sign up for marketplace health insurance.

However, there are some life events that could qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period, allowing you to sign up right away. Qualifying life events include:

• Loss of existing health insurance
• Permanent move into New York State
• Marriage, domestic partnership, divorce, and legal separation
• Birth or adoption of a child
• Becoming a citizen or lawfully present individual