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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:


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


Last Week • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Corporate News, Member News
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (May 27, 2026) Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, is encouraging members impacted by New York State’s decision to end Essential Plan 200–250 to act now to remain insured in 2026. New York State is ending Essential Plan 200-250 on June 30, 2026, because of federal funding changes. Approximately 450,000 individuals statewide will be impacted by the change, including about 140,000 Fidelis Care members. New York State has provided guidance on timing and transition steps, and Fidelis Care is focused on helping affected
5/11/2026 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Corporate News, Member News
Grants aimed at funding innovative solutions to overcome barriers to care for individuals with substance use disorders LONG ISLAND CITY, NY [May 11, 2026] In observance of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, has awarded $140,000 in Here for Your Health behavioral health grants to eight healthcare providers and community organizations across New York State. 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
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
3/17/2026 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Corporate News, Member News
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (March 17, 2026) Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, is pleased to highlight the updated income guidelines for the Essential Plan through NY State of Health, adjusted to reflect changes in the federal poverty level. The federal poverty level determines income eligibility for public health insurance programs in New York State, including the Essential Plan. The Essential Plan aims to bridge the gap for those who may not qualify for Medicaid Managed Care but still need access to quality, low-cost health insurance. 2026 Income
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