Health Equity

At Fidelis Care, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy life. It’s our mission to ensure New Yorkers have access to high-quality healthcare, so they can get the care they need when they need it.

But many other factors contribute to an individual’s health and wellness beyond access to healthcare. Socioeconomic conditions can influence health risks and outcomes. Poverty, food insecurity, housing instability, education, employment, access to transportation and other circumstances contribute to health disparities among underserved and vulnerable populations.

Fidelis Care is committed to removing those barriers to health to improve access, quality, and affordability. It is an ongoing process that requires working together with our members, providers, and community-based organizations to support fair and just opportunities to equal access to healthcare.

Learn more about our different approaches to improve health equity:

Addressing Health-Related Social Needs

Connecting to Social Care Networks

Supporting Maternal Health

Strengthening Behavioral Health

Promoting Rural Health

Fighting Food Insecurity

Key partnerships

Wellness commitment to Buffalo Urban League

To nurture social entrepreneurship, facilitate wellness, and strengthen organizations focused on Black, Indigenous and People of Color in Buffalo’s East Side, Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation donated $1.1 million to the Buffalo Urban League (BUL) to help establish its new headquarters and develop a Wellness and Entrepreneurial Center.

In addition, Fidelis Care partners with BUL through community programs and at events held in the city focused on health, family support and stabilization services, foster care, adoption, education, job training, employment, scholarships, and more.

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Mental health alliance with The Jed Foundation

As part of our behavioral health efforts, Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation awarded $1.1 million to The Jed Foundation (JED) to protect the mental health of New York State’s youth.

Through the funding, JED will expand its current services, providing at least five youth-serving community-based organizations (CBOs) with consultation or strategic planning services, including expert guidance, educational workshops, and training programs, equipping young people with life skills and connecting them to mental healthcare when they are in distress.

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More Health Equity News

Billing Guidance Reminder: Correct HCPCS Code/NDC Matching for Medical Claims

3/23/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations • in Provider News

Pursuant to past guidance by the New York Department of Health (NYDOH), claims submitted under the medical benefit for medications must include a valid National Drug Code (NDC).

Invitation to Fidelis Care’s April Provider Office Hours

3/20/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations • in Provider News, Provider Quality

Fidelis Care will host three Provider Office Hours in April 2026. During the webinars, Fidelis Care staff will be available to share information, provide an overview of provider resources, and answer your questions.

Fidelis Care Opens Applications for 2026 Here for Your Health Behavioral Health Grants

3/18/2026 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Corporate News, Member News, Provider News

Grants aimed at funding innovative solutions to overcome barriers to care for individuals with substance use disorders LONG ISLAND CITY, NY [March 18, 2026] – Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, announced the opening of the 2026 Here for Your Health behavioral health grant application cycle. This year’s grant theme centers on innovative approaches to reducing barriers to care for individuals with substance use disorders, prioritizing programs that improve access, engagement, and continuity of care for underserved and historically marginalized populations. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 will be

Refer Your Patients to Clinically Aligned Nutrition Care

3/17/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations • in Provider News

Nutrition plays a vital role in managing chronic conditions and supporting holistic care.

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