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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


Submission of Refund Checks to Fidelis Care
3/3/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations in Provider News

Fidelis Care is committed to ensuring accurate claims processing and compliance with state and federal requirements. Providers who identify an overpayment may self‑disclose and refund the amount owed by submitting a refund check along with the required documentation.

When a Refund Is Required

If your office identifies an overpayment—whether through internal review, reconciliation, or audit—you may self‑disclose by submitting:

  • A refund check, and
  • A completed Provider Claim Refund Form (located on page 91 in the Provider Manual)

Submitting refunds promptly helps ensure accurate member records and supports ongoing compliance.

How to Submit a Refund Check

Refund checks should be mailed to Fidelis Care using the appropriate address listed below. Please select the address that corresponds to your mailing method or program type.

Standard Refund Checks

Regular Mail

Fidelis Care 

PO Box 955448 

St. Louis, MO 63195-5448

 

Overnight Mail

Fidelis Care 

c/o U.S. Bank 

Lockbox #955448 

3180 Rider Trail S. 

Earth City, MO 63045

 

Program-Specific Refunds

 

Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP) Spenddown

Fidelis Care 

PO Box 955502 

St. Louis, MO 63195-5502

 

NAMI

Fidelis Care 

PO Box 955502 

St. Louis, MO 63195-5502

Important Reminders

  • Always include the completed Provider Claim Refund Form with your refund check to ensure proper processing.
  • Clearly reference the claim number(s) and member ID(s) related to the overpayment.
  • Submitting refunds to the correct mailing address helps avoid processing delays.

For additional details, please refer to the Provider Manual or contact your Fidelis Care Provider Services Engagement Account Manager with questions.

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to program integrity.