Updated June 25, 2026 · Insurance + financial services + healthcare admin; high state + NYC tax.
Cushy WFH healthcare admin roles open to applicants based in New York.
Most cushy healthcare admin jobs are fully remote and US-eligible, so applicants in New York qualify for the same listings as anywhere else in the country. We surface listings here that specifically prefer or list New York in their applicant criteria, plus the broader US-remote pool. New York residents have access to roughly the same applicant pool as the rest of the US — the difference is in state labor laws (pay frequency, sick leave, classification rules) noted below.
New York's cushy WFH market is anchored by financial services and insurance — MetLife, AIG, Guardian Life, and New York Life all run substantial remote customer service, claims, and member-services operations. Healthcare admin hiring is strong through Northwell Health and Mount Sinai. New York has a high progressive state income tax (top rate 10.9%), and NYC residents pay an additional city income tax — worth factoring into take-home for cushy wage bands. Some employers restrict remote roles for NY residents over payroll-compliance costs, so confirm eligibility on each listing.
24 verified healthcare admin listings open to New York applicants
OptiMindHealth · Various
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Aveanna Healthcare · Various
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Verified listings in this category pay a median of $20/hour, ranging from $16 to $31/hour. Most fully remote roles pay the same nationally regardless of where you live.
Most are open to anyone in the United States. We surface New York explicitly when employers list it as a preferred or eligible location.
No — most cushy WFH listings are open to all 50 states. Listings tagged "New York" usually mean the employer prefers New York residents (sometimes for tax/payroll reasons) but will still hire from neighboring states. Check each posting.
Only for medical-coding-specific roles (about 14% of listings). Member services, claims processing, and prior-auth roles do not require certification.
Yes — UnitedHealth is a Fortune 5 company and one of the largest employers of remote workers in the US. Verify any UHG listing applies on careers.unitedhealthgroup.com.