How do employees rate Healthfirst?

Employees rate Healthfirst 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 1,096 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

How can I get a job at Healthfirst?

To get a job at Healthfirst, browse currently open positions and apply for a job near you. Once you get a positive response, make sure to find out about the interview process at Healthfirst and prepare for tough questions.

Do people recommend working at Healthfirst?

Overall, 56% of employees would recommend working at Healthfirst to a friend. This is based on 1,096 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at Healthfirst?

58% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Healthfirst as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Healthfirst.

How do employees rate the business outlook for Healthfirst?

49% of employees think that Healthfirst has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

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3.4

based on 1,097 ratings

56% would recommend to a friend

Pat Wang

68% approve of CEO

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Mission Members are our North Star. We work deeply in the communities to ensure that all Healthfirst members have access to high quality, affordable and equitable healthcare.

Description Healthfirst believes that every New Yorker deserves access to the best available healthcare. As one of New York’s highest quality not-for-profit health insurers serving two million New Yorkers, we make this a reality for our members. Founded more than 30 years ago by the leading hospital systems in downstate New York, Healthfirst established a partnership model that enables hospitals, health systems, and physicians in our network to prioritize health outcomes over profits, placing the needs of our members and community first.

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Our Vision

To make healthcare easier and more equitable.

Committed to Quality Healthcare

Our employees are at the heart of our mission – expanding access to high-quality care and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Our commitment to creating a supportive, high-performing workplace has earned us a spot on Forbes America Dream Employers 2025.

Belonging

We believe in creating a workplace where everyone can belong, that values acceptance, authenticity and collaboration. We provide tools and opportunities for our employees to grow their skills and careers, supporting creativity and innovation. Together, we fulfill our mission of ensuring our members have access to affordable, equitable care.

Our Culture

Healthfirst's Culture Drivers are at the heart of each employee on our team. These values unite team members in our mission to support the New York community.

- Think Critically, Speak Up, Deliver with Pride
- Break Down the Walls
- Inspire Through Trust, Lead by Example
- Be Unstoppable
- Dream Big, Plan Wisely

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🎉 Healthfirst was recently recognized as one of America’s Dream Employers 2025 by Forbes. Forbes partnered with Statista to identify the top employers based on an independent survey of more than more than 140,000 employees across industries. This recognition reflects our commitment to our employees’ well-being and growth. 💼 Learn more about Forbes and Statista’s America’s Dream Employers 2025 list here: https://lnkd.in/eWBy-hpD...Show more

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This February we recognize American Heart Month, a time when Healthfirst educates members about Cardiovascular and Heart Disease. Today, we’re highlighting a member of the Healthfirst team who helps keep our members healthy. This week, meet Maria Julia Perdomo, a Care Manager at Healthfirst. How does your role at Healthfirst support cardiovascular health of Healthfirst members? In my role as Care Manager, I have a recurring opportunity to talk to my members about cardiovascular health. One of the most impactful actions we can do is educate our members about preventative care, specifically about cardiovascular diseases and the actions that our members can take to mitigate the risk of development, or for early detection and appropriate treatment. We, Care Managers, are the members' source for quick access to information, tools, tips, and we are also equipped with the knowledge to guide them on their questions and goals to continuously improve their health....Show more

This February we recognize American Heart Month, a time when Healthfirst educates members about Cardiovascular and Heart Disease. Today, we’re highlighting a member of the Healthfirst team who helps keep our members healthy. This week, meet Maria Julia Perdomo, a Care Manager at Healthfirst. How does your role at Healthfirst support cardiovascular health of Healthfirst members? In my role as Care Manager, I have a recurring opportunity to talk to my members about cardiovascular health. One of the most impactful actions we can do is educate our members about preventative care, specifically about cardiovascular diseases and the actions that our members can take to mitigate the risk of development, or for early detection and appropriate treatment. We, Care Managers, are the members' source for quick access to information, tools, tips, and we are also equipped with the knowledge to guide them on their questions and goals to continuously improve their health.

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Healthfirst and One Hundred Black Men of New York have joined forces to develop leaders, create opportunities for economic empowerment, promote social justice, and help close health equity gaps. The collaboration will help young people build skills and find career paths that let them be ambassadors for more equitable access to health education and preventive care....Show more

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Healthfirst and One Hundred Black Men of New York Announce Partnership to Promote Health Equity and Economic Empowerment | Healthfirst

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Healthfirst, one of New York’s largest not-for-profit health insurance companies, and TeamSnap, home to the largest community for everything youth sports, are proud to announce that they have teamed up to make youth sports more accessible and to promote the benefits of physical activity for the overall health and wellness of children. To that end, Healthfirst will sponsor 25 local youth sports leagues—including soccer, baseball, football, and basketball teams—and fund 67 youth sports scholarships. As an exclusive health partner for selected youth leagues each season, Healthfirst will reach more than 11,000 children. Healthfirst branding will appear on athletes’ jerseys and on event signage, and the company will appear at select events educating the community about their health insurance coverage options. More than 40% of the investment Healthfirst has made goes back to the local community by helping to make youth sports more accessible to thousands of young families and equitable for all. Funds are spent on equipment, jerseys, umpires’ fees, travel expenses, field maintenance, and more....Show more

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Healthfirst celebrated the opening of its Jamaica, NY, office with community leaders, lively performances, and a photo exhibit by Nat Valentine of the Cultural Collaborative Jamaica. Located at 161-21 Jamaica Avenue, in the heart of a bustling Queens shopping district, the 4,200 square foot office is designed to support the needs of Healthfirst members and the community at large in a variety of ways—hosting health education seminars, exercise classes, and events in partnership with local community-based organizations, to name a few....Show more

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Healthfirst Celebrates Jamaica Community Office Opening | Healthfirst

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Healthfirst awards & accolades

America's Dream Employers 2025, Forbes and Statista, 2025

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Employee reviews at Healthfirst

Healthfirst has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,097 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Healthfirst employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Employee reviews

Anonymous employeeCurrent employee

5.0

Friendly and flexible remote work with long training weeks

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