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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


I'm pregnant, uninsured, and don't qualify for Medicaid. What are my options for health insurance?
12/12/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Health and Wellness, Women's Health


Are you pregnant or planning to become pregnant? Health insurance makes it easier to get prenatal medical exams and screening tests. These can help keep you and your unborn child healthy.

Fidelis Care offers the Essential Plan (EP) for New Yorkers who do not qualify for Medicaid or Child Health Plus, but still need access to quality health care. EP is a low-cost plan with $0 monthly premium. If you meet eligibility requirements, then you can enroll in EP at any time throughout the year.

Pregnant people who enroll in Fidelis Care EP also are eligible for our free BabyCare program. When members join BabyCare, a Fidelis Care Maternal Care Associate is assigned to help them every step of the way. The Maternal Care Associate has special training in prenatal care and is the person members can reach out to when they have questions or concerns about their pregnancy. The Maternal Care Associate can help members find programs, services, or resources they may need.

Use the Income Guidelines chart below to see if you may qualify for EP or contact Fidelis Care for help by clicking here or calling 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547), TTY: 711.

 

Household Size

Maximum Yearly Income

1

$29,160

2

$39,440

3

$49,720

4

$60,000

 

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