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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


Do You Need Health Insurance? Find Out if the Essential Plan is Right for You.
4/9/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Health Insurance Basics, Member News

If you are looking for quality, affordable health insurance, and don’t qualify for Medicaid or Child Health Plus, then the Essential Plan offered by Fidelis Care may be for you. With expanded coverage for the Essential Plan through the NY State of Health Marketplace, more New Yorkers qualify than ever before.

The Essential Plan is a low-cost plan with no monthly premium, no deductibles, and no or low out-of-pocket costs. If you meet eligibility requirements, you can apply for the Essential Plan at any time during the year through NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace.

Essential Plan Benefits to Support Your Health and Wellness

  • Free preventive care, like checkups with your primary care provider (PCP) and routine screenings. If you’re already an Essential Plan member with Fidelis Care and don't have a PCP, ask your Fidelis Care Representative about selecting a PCP today by calling 1-888-FIDELIS; (1-888-343-3547); TTY: 711.
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Inpatient and outpatient hospital care
  • Prescription drugs
  • Prenatal care
  • $400 fitness reimbursement each year
  • Lab tests, X-rays, and more

Who can apply for the Essential Plan?

  • Lower-income individuals who don’t qualify for Medicaid or Child Health Plus. This can include young adults who no longer qualify for Child Health Plus or individuals who don’t have health coverage through their employer.

How much does the Essential Plan cost?

The Essential Plan has no monthly premium and very low cost sharing, for those who qualify.

Questions about the Essential Plan? A Fidelis Care representative can answer your questions, help you apply for the Essential Plan, or renew your current coverage by phone. You can also visit fideliscare.org/essential-plan

 

To learn more about applying for health insurance, including Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, and Qualified Health Plans through NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace, visit www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777.