The Fidelis Care Blog

October is Health Literacy Month. It’s a great time to learn how to understand and use health information. Being health literate means you can find, understand, and use information to make good decisions about your health. It can help you: • Read medication labels • Pick a health plan • Ask your doctor questions

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time of reflection, celebration, and unity. For me, it is deeply personal, a reminder of the strength, resilience, and cultural pride that defines our community. It is also a call to action to honor our heritage not only with words, but through efforts that uplift the health and well-being of Hispanic families across New York and beyond.

What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the ovary. It can spread throughout the body. It is the deadliest of gynecologic cancers. There are different types of ovarian cancer. The most common type of ovarian cancer is abnormal growth of the cells on the surface of the ovary. It is called epithelial ovarian cancer.

September is National Childhood Obesity Month. it's a time to address obesity rates among children in the U.S. Those rates have doubled since 1980 and have tripled for teens. About 19.7% of children ages 2 to 19 are considered obese.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, but it is often successfully treated when found early.

The following section of the Fidelis Care authorization grids has been updated effective July 1, 2026.

Fidelis Care would like to remind providers of billing expectations related to contrast agents used in radiological testing, in alignment with New York State Medicaid guidance.

Effective July 1, 2026, the following procedures will be removed from prior authorization.

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (May 27, 2026) Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, is encouraging members impacted by New York State’s decision to end Essential Plan 200–250 to act now to remain insured in 2026. New York State is ending Essential Plan 200-250 on June 30, 2026, because of federal funding changes. Approximately 450,000 individuals statewide will be impacted by the change, including about 140,000 Fidelis Care members. New York State has provided guidance on timing and transition steps, and Fidelis Care is focused on helping affected

Effective January 1, 2026, providers were required to submit an authorization request for Group and Family Therapy services that exceed 30 visits in a calendar year.