The Fidelis Care Blog

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. It’s a time to spread awareness about the millions of people living with arthritis and share resources for help managing this chronic condition. At Fidelis Care, we’re committed to helping our members navigate their health with confidence, and that includes supporting those affected by arthritis.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. It's a time to raise awareness about the symptoms and treatment for stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. It is also a leading cause of disability.

As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside families during some of their most vulnerable moments. We tend to view childhood as a carefree time that evolves into stress and anxiety once the pressures of adulthood set in. However, that is not the case. One thing remains clear: mental health is just as important as physical health — and this is especially true for children. Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is an opportunity to reflect on how we can better support young people and break down the barriers that prevent them from thriving.

With baby boomers turning 60 and older, more family members are helping to care for aging parents or loved ones. It’s a big job, but there are ways to make it easier and keep your parents living independently for as long as possible. Caring for aging parents can mean helping with things at home or in the community—like cooking, cleaning, or just being there for them. It’s not always easy, though.

Do you feel tired a lot? Sleep, stress, and hormones all work together to keep us healthy and happy. When they get out of balance, it can cause problems for our body and mind. If we learn how they connect, we can find ways to feel better.

Fidelis Care will host two Provider Office Hours in December 2025. During the webinars, Fidelis Care staff will be available to share information, provide an overview of provider resources, and answer your questions.

Access to quality care is important to eliminate health disparities and increase the quality and years of healthy life for all New Yorkers. The NYSDOH requires that certain Access and Availability Standards be met by PCPs, OB/GYNs, specialists, and behavioral health providers where applicable.

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.