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17 Jun

MetroPlusHealth Is Proud to Join New York City FC for 17 Days of Community Focused Experiences at the NYNJ World Cup 26 Fan Zone Queens

New York, NY – June 16, 2025 – MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high quality, affordable health plan, is gearing up…
16 Jun

Medical Physician Administered Drug Prior Authorization Grids

Dear MetroPlusHealth Provider, We are committed to streamlining the authorization process for our provider partners. Our Provider Authorizations page offers…
16 Jun

RE: Expansion of Covered Facial Prosthetics under Medicaid Vision Benefit

Dear MetroPlusHealth Provider, Facial prosthetics are custom-made external devices, typically constructed from medical-grade materials, designed to restore the appearance and/or…
15 Jun

RE: Change to Prior Authorization Procedures for Select Services

Dear MetroPlusHealth Provider, As of July 15, 2026, the services below will change from requiring prior authorization to periodic retrospective…
12 Jun

Important Update – Revised Notice to Providers Regarding Think Cultural E-Learning Site

Dear MetroPlusHealth Provider, As of February 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Think Cultural Health e-learning…
10 Jun

MetroPlusHealth Guides Essential Plan Members Through Upcoming Coverage Changes

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 9, 2026 – MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high‑quality, affordable health plan, is actively supporting members affected…
02 Jun

MetroPlusHealth Adds Tribeca Pediatrics To Its Expanding Provider Network

Flexible access to pediatric care includes well visit care from newborn to graduation, same day sick visits, weekend hours, and…
01 Jun

Important Update – Referral Requirements Waived for Gold Members (NYC Employees)

Dear MetroPlusHealth Providers, We are pleased to share an important update regarding the Gold Plan designed for our NYC workforce…
01 Jun

National Drug Code (NDC) Requirements for Accurate Claims Processing Effective 7/1/2026

Dear Provider, This requirement is pursuant to Section 6002 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, codified at 42 USC…
07 May

Why Early Speech Therapy Matters: Expanding Access for Children Who Need It Most

More than 6 million children in the U.S. need speech therapy each year, yet many do not receive the care…
last updated: October 11, 2023