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Fidelis Care would like to inform providers that we are unable to accept calls from Artificial Intelligence (AI) entities or other automated systems to verify claim status, obtain remittance information, or respond to any other inquiries.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This observance shines a light on the unique challenges faced by Black, Hispanic, and other communities of color, while calling for action to improve access, trust, and quality of care. At La Casa de Salud, a Fidelis Care behavioral health grant recipient, we focus on the whole person. Mental health shapes how we think, feel, make decisions, and care for ourselves. When mental health is not supported, everything else becomes harder. The Reality: Need Is High, Access Is Not Mental health challenges are common, but care does not reach everyone equally. Black and Hispanic communities

The following section of the Fidelis Care authorization grids has been updated effective July 1, 2026.

Effective August 1, 2026, Fidelis Care will implement a Site of Care Optimization Program to promote cost-effective, high-quality care for members receiving infusion therapies enrolled in Essential Plans.

Fidelis Care will host four Provider Office Hours in July 2026. During the webinars, Fidelis Care staff will be available to share information, provide an overview of provider resources, and answer your questions.

Fidelis Care would like to inform providers that we are unable to accept calls from Artificial Intelligence (AI) entities or other automated systems to verify claim status, obtain remittance information, or respond to any other inquiries.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This observance shines a light on the unique challenges faced by Black, Hispanic, and other communities of color, while calling for action to improve access, trust, and quality of care. At La Casa de Salud, a Fidelis Care behavioral health grant recipient, we focus on the whole person. Mental health shapes how we think, feel, make decisions, and care for ourselves. When mental health is not supported, everything else becomes harder. The Reality: Need Is High, Access Is Not Mental health challenges are common, but care does not reach everyone equally. Black and Hispanic communities

The following section of the Fidelis Care authorization grids has been updated effective July 1, 2026.

Events Across New York State promote community health and wellness and the importance of staying connected with friends and neighbors LONG ISLAND CITY, NY [June 25, 2026] – Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, has announced dates for its annual Unity street festival series as part of its Here for Your Health campaign. The Unity events promote community health and wellness and the importance of staying connected with friends and neighbors. Beginning with the original “Unity in the Heights” event in 2011, the series has expanded

Effective August 1, 2026, Fidelis Care will implement a Site of Care Optimization Program to promote cost-effective, high-quality care for members receiving infusion therapies enrolled in Essential Plans.