3/3/2026
• Posted by Provider Relations
Fidelis Care is committed to ensuring accurate claims processing and compliance with state and federal requirements. Providers who identify an overpayment may self‑disclose and refund the amount owed by submitting a refund check along with the required documentation.
When a Refund Is Required
If your office identifies an overpayment—whether through internal review, reconciliation, or audit—you may self‑disclose by submitting:
A refund check, and
A completed Provider Claim Refund Form (located on page 91 in the Provider Manual)
Submitting refunds promptly helps ensure accurate member records and supports ongoing compliance.
How to Submit a Refund Check
Refund checks should be mailed to Fidelis Care using the
2/27/2026
• Posted by Provider Relations
As part of our ongoing work to improve the prior authorization (PA) process for both providers and members, Fidelis Care wants to share some important updates to our PA requirements for Medicaid, Ambetter From Fidelis Care and Medicare lines of business. Our goal is to reduce administrative burden, simplify submission and approval processes, and facilitate timely access to appropriate, high-quality care.
Code change details for each line of business can be found below. These changes may include:
· Removing PA requirements based on criticality of review and clinical need.
· Creating a more uniform set of prior authorization requirements across our markets and
2/26/2026
• Posted by Provider Relations
The following sections of the Fidelis Care authorization grids have been updated effective April 1, 2026.
The following codes have been added to the Medicaid Authorization Grid and requires prior authorization:
III. Outpatient surgery: The following services require prior authorization:
A. Bariatric surgery: 43644, 43645
D. Skin surgery and other dermatological procedures:
Only the following codes continue to require authorization for any place of service: 15271, 15274, 15275, 15276
M. Spinal Surgery: 22830, 63200
2/20/2026
• Posted by Provider Relations
Fidelis Care will host three Provider Office Hours in March 2026. During the webinars, Fidelis Care staff will be available to share information, provide an overview of provider resources, and answer your questions.
Provider Office Hours – March 2026
Topic: Fidelis Care – Back to Basics
When: Thursday, March 12th – 9AM – 10AM EST
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Topic: Fidelis Care and WellCare Quality Programs
When: Wednesday, March 18th – 10:00AM – 11:00AM EST
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