The Fidelis Care Blog

If you are looking for quality, affordable health insurance, and don’t qualify for Medicaid or Child Health Plus, then the Essential Plan offered by Fidelis Care may be for you. With expanded coverage for the Essential Plan through the NY State of Health Marketplace, more New Yorkers qualify than ever before.

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY [January10, 2024] – Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.5 million members in New York State and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, announced the distribution of $315,000 in grant funding to 20 organizations dedicated to combating food insecurity and alleviating hunger across the state. Food insecurity impacts about one in ten households in New York.

Over 75,000 Members Connected to Services, Resources in Local Communities Since Program’s Inception

New York State is warning people about new scams that target individuals with Medicaid Managed Care, Essential Plan, HARP, or Child Health Plus health insurance.

In observance of National Minority Health Month this April, Fidelis Care is raising awareness about the health disparities facing minority populations. This year's theme, “Better Health Through Better Understanding,” focuses on how meeting cultural and linguistic needs can help improve health outcomes for individuals of all ages.