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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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Important Update: Executive Order Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Access in New York
9/9/2025 • Posted by Provider Relations in Provider News

Fidelis Care would like to inform providers of a significant development impacting COVID-19 vaccine access across New York State.

On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order declaring a disaster emergency to ensure near-universal access to the latest COVID-19 vaccines. This order, effective through October 5, 2025, enables pharmacists to prescribe and administer the 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine formulations to patients ages 3 and older.

While the FDA has only approved the latest vaccine formulations for individuals at high risk of severe illness or those aged 65 and older, the executive order allows broader access in anticipation of the upcoming respiratory virus season.

Key Points for Providers:

  • Pharmacists may now prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines to patients ages 3+ under the emergency order.
  • State and city health departments recommend vaccination for all individuals aged 19 and older.
  • Federal coverage decisions are pending CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) review. In the meantime, providers should advise patients to confirm coverage with their health plans.

We recognize that this evolving landscape may cause confusion for patients and providers alike. We encourage you to stay informed and communicate clearly with your patients regarding vaccine availability and coverage.

Thank you for your continued commitment to public health and your support in ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.