The Fidelis Care Blog

Winter weather can be dangerous and hard to predict in New York State. With a little planning, you can help keep yourself, your family, and your home safe all winter long. Dress for the Cold It’s important to dress the right way in cold weather.

Every year on the third Monday in January, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who fought for justice and equality for all. His dream wasn’t just about civil rights, it was also about making sure everyone has the same chance to live a healthy life.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer affects thousands of Americans each year, but it’s something you can prevent. Stay healthy by: * Getting vaccinated * Having regular preventive tests or screenings * Practicing safe sex Preventive tests and screenings are offered at no additional cost to eligible Fidelis Care members.

The beginning of the year is the perfect time to set new goals for a healthier life. Keeping a healthy weight is one way to keep your body well. Obesity: A Growing Concern Obesity means having too much body fat, which can hurt your health. • According to the New York State Department of Health, almost 1 out of 3 adults in New York State is obese. • Obesity can lead to problems like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. • Obesity is often measured by body mass index (BMI). BMI considers a person's weight and height. Click here to find out your own BMI.

Have you recently started to experience feelings of sadness or depression? If so, you may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that usually starts in the late fall or early winter. Factors like shorter days, less sunlight, and changes in biological or body rhythms may lead to SAD. It is estimated that SAD affects millions of Americans. Women are diagnosed with SAD more often than men. Know the Symptoms of SAD People with SAD experience mood changes and symptoms similar to depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a person may be diagnosed with SAD if they experience

Fidelis Care would like to remind our provider community of the required protocols for submitting corrected claims and to clarify how these differ from appeals. Following these guidelines helps ensure timely and accurate claims processing.

The New York State (NYS) Department of Health has applied to participate in the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access model.

Fidelis Care would like to inform providers that evaluation and management (E&M) services billed on a facility claim with treatment room revenue codes are not eligible for reimbursement. Evaluation and Management procedure codes represent the professional service – the physician or qualified provider’s time, assessment and decision- making.

Fidelis Care is pleased to announce the release of our 2025 Community Impact Report, a comprehensive look at how we worked together to make a difference in communities across New York State.

In 2026, we honor the 100th anniversary of the very first Negro History Week, created in 1926 by historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson. This important week later grew into what we now call Black History Month. Dr. Woodson wanted to make sure that the achievements and stories of Black Americans were recognized, taught, and celebrated across the United States.