Healthfirst NY

Healthfirst NY

Health Insurance for NYers

25K ratings
138 reviews
Free

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Released
April 15, 2020
Updated
November 5, 2026

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Easily find in-network doctors and essential local services. Access your digital ID card, connect with virtual care, and manage your membership information. Get instant updates and support for your health insurance needs.

✓Search in-network providers
✓Find local essential services
✓Digital Member ID access
✓Virtual Community Office
✓Access Teladoc 24/7
✓View membership information
✓Instant notifications
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What's New in Healthfirst NY

2.66

November 5, 2026

At Healthfirst, we're committed to giving you the best app experience. In this release, we feature: • Technical improvements and upgrades to ensure the quality of our app

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User reviews

OTC

I wish the OTC would not be restricted to certain items only. It’s embarrassing to find out at the counter the item is not covered. Plus I would like more items available plus food items.

User-friendly

I never had a problem. Everything is all good. Very comfortable. Excellent service excellent application excellent all around.

Healthfirst service, especially with OTC has quality much less than last year.

I am a member now of Healthfirst for two years. I joined them on the recommendation from my grocery store that their OTC card worked well at my local grocery store.

The first year it was excellent then this year they switched to monthly refill and they make it very it very difficult to get an OTC purchase paid for by my grocery store. It is not that my grocery store does not accept it. It’s that the OTC card says the items are available. To be included in the OTC purchase and then at the register, they are not.

HealthFirst had given me a balance on their account showing one amount and when I went to use the OTC card at my grocery store it showed a different amount. This went on for several days and it ended up. I was unable to use my balance up because showed zero balance at the register, but I had a balance HealthFirst.

I brought this software glitch immediately and opened a ticket to have then roll the credit over to the following month because of their software glitch. They refused saying it was illegal to give me a credit in OTC however, I explained again. Wasn’t with anyone except their software, which showed it incorrect Balance.

As you can see, I’ve had lots of problems with Healthfirst now and we’ll see what is available with other companies. I already know that United healthcare sucks and is even worse than Healthfirst.
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Health

Great service

Helth Frist

Good service

User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App login not working

Bug

Teladoc feature not launching

Bug

Inability to view member ID cards

Bug

Glitches in the OTC payment feature

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add claims page to the app

Feature

Enable payments through the app

Feature

Improve app compatibility for family accounts

Feature

Enhance customer service quality

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FAQ

What can I do with Healthfirst NY?

Healthfirst NY allows you to search for in-network care providers, find essential local services like food and housing assistance, access your digital Member ID, and connect with Teladoc for 24/7 virtual doctor consultations. You can also view your membership information and receive instant notifications.

Does Healthfirst NY have ads?

No, Healthfirst NY does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, focusing on providing members with direct access to their health insurance services.

How accurate is Healthfirst NY's provider search?

The app allows searching for in-network care providers by specialty and location, aiming to connect members with appropriate medical professionals. User reviews indicate that while the app has helpful features, some users have experienced issues, suggesting potential inconsistencies in data or functionality.

Can I access Teladoc through Healthfirst NY?

Yes, Healthfirst NY provides direct access to Teladoc, enabling you to speak with U.S. board-certified doctors 24/7 via phone and video. This feature offers convenient access to medical advice and consultations without needing to visit a physical office.

What devices support Healthfirst NY?

Healthfirst NY is available on iPhone and iPad devices, catering to users within the Apple ecosystem. The app is designed to provide a seamless experience across these platforms for managing health insurance needs.

How often is Healthfirst NY updated?

The latest version of Healthfirst NY is 2.66, last updated on November 5, 2026. While this indicates a recent update, user reviews mention the app can be buggy and have login issues, suggesting that ongoing development is needed to address reliability concerns.

What do users like and dislike about Healthfirst NY?

Users appreciate the app's user-friendly interface, helpful features, and intuitive navigation, with many finding the OTC card beneficial. However, common complaints include buggy performance, login problems, a lack of key features like claims and payments, and poor customer service, leading to an overall negative user sentiment despite high ratings.

Is Healthfirst NY suitable for children?

Based on user feedback, there are reports of incompatibility with child accounts within Healthfirst NY. The app's age rating is 4+, but specific functionalities or account management for dependents may be limited or problematic according to user reviews.