The Fidelis Care Blog

On October 1, 2021, NIA Magellan, a partner of Fidelis Care, will begin managing authorizations requests for radiology services for our members.

New York State’s Genetic Screening Program was started in 1965 and now tests for more than 45 different conditions. Tests are performed using a few drops of a baby’s blood to identify certain genetic conditions that may permanently impact newborns and their families.

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells.  Individuals with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that primarily contain hemoglobin S, an abnormal type of hemoglobin. 

The more information you receive about breastfeeding, the better. Breast milk contains a perfect balance of nutrients and antibodies to protect babies from disease and help them thrive.

The dog days of summer is a term used to describe some of the hottest days of the summer with rising temperatures reaching their peak for the season. In this article, Fidelis Care's Medical Director, Steve Materetsky, shares some tips to help your children stay safe during the rest of the summer season.

September 20, 2024, NEW YORK CITY —  Fidelis Care, a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to New Yorkers, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million grant to The Jed Foundation (JED), a national nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults.

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (September 12, 2024) 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 2024 rural health grant program. The grants range from $10,000 to $20,000 each and are aimed at assisting healthcare providers and community-based organizations that support health and wellness in rural communities across New York State. The application is available at fideliscare.org/rural-grant. The deadline to apply is October 4, 2024.

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (July 31, 2024) Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, has announced the distribution of more than $195,000 in behavioral health grants to 10 health care providers and community-based organizations across New York State. The grant recipients have demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing mental health needs through innovative programs and services. This funding gives them the opportunity to expand their reach and further their impact, providing essential resources and support to individuals struggling with behavioral health issues.

A Fidelis Care StreetSide RV visited a Rochester shopping plaza in June to share information about NY State of Health’s recent eligibility expansion for The Essential Plan. The Essential Plan now allows more New Yorkers access to high-quality, affordable health insurance. New Yorkers whose income is up to 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Line, which stands at a $37,650 annual income for an individual, may now be eligible for Essential Plan coverage.

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY [July 10, 2024] – Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSC: CNC), announced its commitment to educate the public about the increased eligibility of the Essential Plan, which aims to bridge the gap for those who may not qualify for Medicaid Managed Care but still need access to quality, low-cost health insurance. Expanded eligibility now makes the program available to more than 100,000 more New Yorkers.