The Fidelis Care Blog

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.

Healthy aging is about making choices that support your body and mind to live a fulfilling life as you grow older. In observance of Healthy Aging Month, here are some simple, powerful tips to help you age well and feel your best: 1. Move Your Body Every Day Try to exercise every day. If you can, do strength training (like lifting light weights or using resistance bands) at least three times a week.

August is “Kids Eat Right Month.” It’s a time to encourage children to build healthy habits that can last a lifetime. With the school year approaching and routines shifting, it’s the perfect moment to pause and take a closer look at what our kids are eating—and how we can better support them. Healthy eating isn’t about strict rules or “perfect” meals. It’s about creating a balanced approach to food that fuels our children’s bodies and minds - one meal (and one snack!) at a time.

Fidelis Care has been made aware of an issue affecting providers who are unable to obtain authorizations through the Evolent/RadMD portal due to their NPI or TIN not appearing in the system.

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (November 19, 2025) In observance of National Rural Health Day November 20, Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York and a Centene Corporation company, has awarded $130,000 in Here for Your Health rural health grants. The grants are aimed at supporting healthcare providers and community-based organizations that imagine and create innovative solutions to increase preventive care in rural communities across New York State.

Fidelis Care would like to inform our providers of plan changes that will be effective January 1, 2026.

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2025 – Ambetter from Fidelis Care — offered by Fidelis Care, a Centene Corporation company — will offer a variety of affordable health insurance plans to New York residents in 56 counties for plan year 2026. The open enrollment period for the NY State of Health (the New York State Based Exchange) runs from Nov. 1, 2025, through Jan. 31, 2026. Enroll by Dec. 15, 2025, for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2026.

Fidelis Care is postponing the new Group and Family Therapy authorization requirements.