The Fidelis Care Blog

Grants aimed at funding innovative solutions to overcome barriers to care for individuals with substance use disorders LONG ISLAND CITY, NY [March 18, 2026] – Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, announced the opening of the 2026 Here for Your Health behavioral health grant application cycle. This year’s grant theme centers on innovative approaches to reducing barriers to care for individuals with substance use disorders, prioritizing programs that improve access, engagement, and continuity of care for underserved and historically marginalized populations. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 will be

Nutrition plays a vital role in managing chronic conditions and supporting holistic care.

To help prevent claim denials and payment recoupments, Fidelis Care would like to remind providers of billing requirements for practitioner administered drugs (PADs) that are covered under the NYRx pharmacy benefit.

Providers, please remember to review content available in Provider Access Online (Fidelis Care's secure Provider Portal) and the rest of this Provider section of the Fidelis Care website.

We are committed to making it easier for providers to access the information and tools they need to support our members. Based on feedback and ongoing review, we are making several updates to the Provider section of fideliscare.org.