The Fidelis Care Blog

Have you felt unusually sad or depressed recently? If so, you may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that usually starts in the late fall or early winter. Factors like shorter days, less sunlight, and changes in biological or bodily rhythms may lead to SAD. Millions of Americans are estimated to have SAD. Women are four times more likely than men to be diagnosed with SAD.

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).

The following sections of the Fidelis Care authorization grids have been updated effective January 1, 2025.

As part of New York’s Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) initiative, the NY 1115 Waiver introduced the Social Care Networks (SCN) Program, a transformative model focused on integrating social care into healthcare delivery.

Fidelis Care has partnered with Ophelia to provide free, fully virtual opioid use disorder treatment for all Fidelis Care, Ambetter from Fidelis Care, and Wellcare by Fidelis Care members. Ophelia is available in every county in New York State.