The Fidelis Care Blog

The following sections of the Fidelis Care authorization grids have been updated effective October 1, 2025.

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.

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (September 10, 2025) Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, has opened the application process for its 2025 rural health grant program. 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. The application is available at fideliscare.org/rural-grant. The deadline to apply is October 3, 2025.

Fidelis Care would like to inform providers of a significant development impacting COVID-19 vaccine access across New York State.

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.

The following sections of the Fidelis Care authorization grids have been updated effective November 1, 2025.

Effective October 1, 2025, Ambetter from Fidelis Care will implement a Site of Care Optimization Program to promote cost-effective, high-quality care for members receiving infusion therapies.

The role of primary care providers in preventing vaccine-preventable diseases includes more than administering vaccines. Timely documentation in New York’s immunization registries (New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS) for providers outside New York City, and the Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR) for providers within New York City) is essential to protecting children and supporting public health.

In today’s healthcare landscape, effective coordination between primary care providers (PCPs) and specialists is essential for delivering safe, timely, and patient-centered care.

Fidelis Care’s Pharmacy Services would like to provide clarification on how medications are covered under member’s medical and pharmacy benefits.