The Fidelis Care Blog

Managing diabetes can feel challenging — but you don’t have to do it alone. With the right care, daily habits, and support, you can live a healthy and active life. At Fidelis Care, we’re here to help you take meaningful steps toward better health.

Each November is Prematurity Awareness Month. A premature birth is a baby born before 37 weeks gestation. In the U.S., about one in 10 births are premature. Babies that are born preterm can face serious health problems, so maternal healthcare is important to reduce risk and help babies be the healthiest they can be because there is no single cause of preterm birth.

When someone you care about finds out they have breast cancer, it can be scary and confusing—for them and for you. You might not know what to say or how to help. But just being there for them can make a big difference. Here are some simple and kind ways to support a loved one during this tough time.

National Pharmacy Week is a time to recognize the vital role pharmacists play in healthcare. We are educators, advocates, and problem-solvers. We are part of the care team, and we are committed to improving members’ lives. As we celebrate the week, I’m proud to reflect on my journey as a pharmacist and the incredible work being done by the Fidelis Care pharmacy team to support our members.

Every year, during the first week of October, we celebrate National Primary Care Week. It’s a time to say “thank you” to the doctors, physician assistants, nurses, and healthcare teams that help keep us healthy every day

Fidelis Care would like to remind providers of the importance of using the appropriate submission process when requesting an expedited authorization review.

To better protect information and meet state requirements, we’re adding an extra layer of security when you log in to the secure Wellcare and Fidelis Care provider portals. We know logging in is part of your daily workflow, and this update is designed to add security while keeping the process simple and familiar.

Fidelis Care would like to inform providers that we are unable to accept calls from Artificial Intelligence (AI) entities or other automated systems to verify claim status, obtain remittance information, or respond to any other inquiries.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This observance shines a light on the unique challenges faced by Black, Hispanic, and other communities of color, while calling for action to improve access, trust, and quality of care. At La Casa de Salud, a Fidelis Care behavioral health grant recipient, we focus on the whole person. Mental health shapes how we think, feel, make decisions, and care for ourselves. When mental health is not supported, everything else becomes harder. The Reality: Need Is High, Access Is Not Mental health challenges are common, but care does not reach everyone equally. Black and Hispanic communities

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