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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


Fidelis Care Celebrates National Healthcare Quality Week
10/18/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Health and Wellness, Member News, Provider News


Fidelis Care celebrates National Healthcare Quality Week October 20 – 26, 2024. This week, we thank our doctors, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who make sure our members get the best care possible.

We are also working to make things even better by listening to our members’ healthcare experiences to improve their quality of care. We are certified by the National Committee of Quality Assurance to ensure the quality of care you receive is always improving. Plus, we teach our members how to stay healthy with tips and resources. By focusing on detecting health problems early and preventing them, Fidelis Care helps our members stay healthy and avoid serious illness.

Our work is getting attention. Fidelis Care led all statewide health plans in the latest Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) Quality Improvement Program assessment. The New York State Department of Health based its assessment on quality measures for the HARP population including Primary Care, HIV Care, Mental Health, and Substance Use. Fidelis Care HealthierLife HARP, which covers all 62 counties in New York, received a total quality score of 90.24 out of a possible 100 points, the top ranking among all statewide HARP plans.

“I am incredibly proud of the dedicated Fidelis Care team for its determined commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable care through our HealthierLife plan,” said Fidelis Care Vice President of Quality Ryan Goodenough. “We are also grateful to New York State for recognizing our efforts and supporting our mission. Leading statewide plans in the latest HARP Quality Improvement Program assessment validates Fidelis Care’s efforts to continuously improve our HARP program to ensure our members receive the comprehensive care they deserve.”

HealthierLife is Fidelis Care’s HARP plan for qualifying Medicaid Managed Care members. The plan offers an enhanced benefit package for people who are Medicaid eligible and have specific behavioral health needs. HealthierLife promotes recovery for members by helping to remove quality of life roadblocks caused by mental illness and/or substance use. HealthierLife members receive all physical, behavioral, and social health and support services in one integrated plan. 

So, join us in celebrating National Healthcare Quality Week!