The Fidelis Care Blog

Effective January 1, 2025, Social Adult Day Care (SADC) transportation will remain a covered benefit under MLTC Plans and SADCs will no longer have the option of their transportation being carved out to fee-for-service.

Fidelis Care would like to inform providers of a federal amendment to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, that requires states to provide 12-months of continuous eligibility (CE) for children enrolled in Child Health Plus (CHP) plans and under the age of 19.

Fidelis Care is pleased to inform you that the most recent 2024 QARR/HEDIS Care Gap Report has been posted on Provider Access Online (provider portal).

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, a condition that can develop over time when the kidneys are damaged and can’t filter waste out of your blood. Over time, this damage can get worse. It can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD). In severe cases, it can lead to kidney failure, which may require dialysis or a kidney transplant. Diabetic kidney disease does not happen overnight. It progresses through several stages, starting with very mild damage and then more serious issues if not managed correctly.

November is Prematurity Awareness Month, a time to highlight preterm birth and the health issues it poses for infants and mothers. What defines prematurity? A term pregnancy usually lasts for 40 weeks. A premature baby is an infant that is born before 37 weeks gestation. A 2024 March of Dimes report shows that one in 10 babies are born premature every year. Often, people do not understand that premature babies are not just smaller in size, they can have many issues that range from immature lungs to developmental delays.