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Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation Award $1.1 Million to The Jed Foundation to Protect the Mental Health of New York’s Youth

Funding will help expand emotional well-being resources, educational workshops, and training programs for community-based organizations that foster communities of care statewide

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.

With this grant, JED will expand its current services, providing at least five youth-serving community-based organizations (CBOs) with consultation or strategic planning services, including expert guidance, educational workshops, and training programs, equipping young people with life skills and connecting them to mental health care when they are in distress.

“We are thrilled to support the vital work of The Jed Foundation with this grant,” said Vincent Marchello, Chief Medical Officer at Fidelis Care. “At Fidelis Care, we recognize the importance of mental health services in creating healthier communities. This investment underscores our commitment to ensuring youth and adolescents have access to the critical support they need to thrive.”

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), it is currently estimated that nearly one in five 12- to 17-year-olds in the United States experience a major depressive episode every year, and almost half of teens 13 to 17 say they would seek out professional help only as a last resort. In New York State, the need for enhanced mental health support for school-aged youth is critical: in 2021, 57% of New York 12- to 17-year-olds with depression had not received any care in the last year.

“JED is grateful to Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation for their commitment to supporting the emotional well-being of New York youth and for providing the resources to help them thrive,” said John MacPhee, JED Chief Executive Officer. “This partnership will allow us to bring JED’s lifesaving work to community-based organizations across the state and help them build on their mental health safety nets and approaches, while positively impacting the lives of thousands of young people.”

The inaugural group of CBOs includes Bottom Line, an organization that partners with degree-aspiring students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds as they get into and through college and launch mobilizing first careers; Hetrick-Martin Institute, which provides free, year-round programs and services for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 13 to 24 in New York City; and Prep for Prep, which provides first-rate educational, leadership development and professional advancement opportunities for young people of color in New York City.

"Through decades of experience at Bottom Line, we have seen that the condition of a student's mental health plays a significant role in their overall journey to becoming a college graduate and professional,” said Sheneita R. Graham, Director of Culturally Responsive Programming at Bottom Line. “Our role at Bottom Line is to build strong relationships that assist us in determining need and connecting students to resources that will help them thrive personally to persist academically. Partnering with The Jed Foundation grants us the opportunity to expertly assess our mental health policies, processes, and resources to ensure we provide our students with thoughtful, high-quality support."

"Hetrick-Martin Institute is pleased to be working with The Jed Foundation to improve our ability to recognize young people in distress and conduct suicide risk assessments," said Bridget Hughes, Chief Program Officer at Hetrick-Martin Institute.

"We are so grateful to The Jed Foundation for hosting two workshops for our incoming college freshmen as part of our annual College Transition Retreat,” said Corey Rhoades, Director of Undergraduate Affairs at Prep for Prep. “The presenters shared their expertise and tailored the sessions in a way that was uniquely relevant and engaging for our students."

To learn more about ways to provide community-based organizations with consulting, evidence-based best practices, and data-driven guidance to protect youth mental health and prevent suicide, visit JED’s website.

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Screener Program Provides Support to Families Impacted by Social Determinants of Health

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Fidelis Care’s innovative SDoH screener program was launched two years ago as a grassroots health equity initiative to address conditions in the environments where people are born, live, work, and play that affect their health, well-being, and quality of life. Social Determinants of Health can affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes – particularly among vulnerable populations and in underserved areas.

The screener enables trained Fidelis Care representatives to assess an individual’s immediate needs and challenges related to SDoH through a brief series of questions covering areas such as access to transportation, food, and secure and safe housing. More than 450,000 Fidelis Care members have participated to date.


Click 
here to learn more about the different Social Determinants of Health and find available resources.


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Fidelis Care Authorization Grids Effective May 1, 2025
3/27/2025 • Posted by Provider Relations in Provider News

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

 

The following codes have been updated on the Medicare, Medicaid, Essential Plan, and Ambetter Metal-Level Products Authorization Grids and require prior authorization:

III.       Outpatient surgery: The following services require prior authorization:           

D.  Skin surgery and other dermatological procedures:

  • 11730  requires an authorization when billed with REV codes 0360, 0361 and 0490
  • Only the following codes require authorization for any place of service: A2030, A2031, A2032, A2033, A2034, A2035, 11200, 11201, 11719, 15769 - 15829, 17340-17999, Q4354, Q4355, Q4356, Q4357, Q4358, Q4359, Q4360, Q4361, Q4362, Q4363, Q4364, Q4365, Q4366, Q4367

R. Other: C1600, C1601, C1602, C1603, C1604, C1737, C7556, C7557, C7560, C9807, 23140, 54360 , 60660, 60661

 

The following codes have been updated on the Medicare Authorization Grid and require prior authorization:

V.  Counseling Services Authorization requirements are indicated.

A.     Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)    

  • Up to 12 visits per year are covered without an authorization using codes 97802 or 97803 or G0270 and G0271. A 15 or a 30 minute session counts as one  visit

             

The following DME codes have been updated on the Medicare, Medicaid, Essential Plan, and Metal-Level Products Authorization Grids and require prior authorization:

A6515

Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, full leg, each, custom

A6516

Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, foot, each, custom

A6517

Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, below knee, each, custom

A6518

Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, arm, each, custom

A6519

Gradient compression garment, not otherwise specified, for nighttime use, each

A6611

Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, above knee, each, custom

E0201

Penile contracture device, manual, greater than 3 lbs traction force

E1022

Wheelchair transportation securement system, any type includes all components and accessories

E1023

Wheelchair transit securement system, includes all components and accessories

E1032

Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware used with joystick or other drive control interface

E1033

Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for headrest, cushioned, any type

E1034

Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for lateral trunk or hip support, any type

E1832

Static progressive stretch finger device, extension and/or flexion, with or without range of motion adjustment, includes all components and accessories

L0720

Cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral-orthoses (ctlso), anterior-posterior-lateral control, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise

L1933

Ankle foot orthosis, rigid anterior tibial section, total carbon fiber or equal material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf

L1952

Ankle foot orthosis, spiral, (institute of rehabilitative medicine type), plastic or other material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf

L5827

Endoskeletal knee-shin system, single axis, electromechanical swing and stance phase control, with or without shock absorption and stance extension damping

L6028

Partial hand including fingers, flexible or non-flexible interface, endoskeletal system, molded to patient model, for use without external power, not including inserts described by l6692

L6029

Upper extremity addition, test socket/interface, partial hand including fingers

L6030

Upper extremity addition, external frame, partial hand including fingers

L6031

Replacement socket/interface, partial hand including fingers, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power

L6032

Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, partial hand including fingers, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)

L6033

Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, partial hand including fingers, acrylic material

L6037

Immediate post-surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, partial hand including fingers

L6700

Upper extremity addition, external powered feature, myoelectronic control module, additional emg inputs, pattern-recognition decoding intent movement

L7406

Addition to upper extremity, user adjustable, mechanical, residual limb volume management system

 

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

 

The following codes have been updated on the Medicaid, CHP, Essential Plan, and Ambetter Metal-Level Plans Authorization Grids and require prior authorization:

J2428     paliperidone palmitate extended release inj (Erzofri)

 

The following codes have been updated on the Medicaid, CHP, Essential Plan, Ambetter Metal-Level Plans, and Medicare Authorization Grids and require prior authorization:

C9301    obecabtagene autoleucel (Auctazyl)

C9302    zanidatamab-hrii inj (Ziihera)

C9303    zolbetuximab-clzb inj (Vyloy)

C9304    marstacimab-hncq inj (Hympavzi)

J0281     aminocaproic acid inj

J1072     testosterone cypionate inj, (Azmiro)

J1299     eculizumab inj (Soliris)

J2351     ocrelizumab and hyaluronidase-ocsq inj (Ocrevus Zunovo)

J2804     rifampin inj

J9024     atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs inj (Tecentriq Hybreza)

J9038     axatilimab-csfr inj (Niktimvo)

J9054     bortezomib inj (Boruzu)

J9161     denileukin diftitox-cxdl inj (Lymphir)

Q2057   Afamitresgene autoleucel (Tecelra)

Q5147   aflibercept-ayyh inj (Pavblu)

Q5148   filgrastim-txid inj (Nypozi)

Q5149   aflibercept-abzv inj (Enzeevu)

Q5150   aflibercept-mrbb inj (Ahzantive)

Q5151   eculizumab-aagh inj (Epysqli)

Q5152   eculizumab-aeeb inj (Bkemv)

Q9999   ustekinumab-aauz inj (Otulfi)

 

The following codes require Evolent Oncology (NCH) review for Medicaid, CHP, Essential Plan, Ambetter Metal-Level Plans:

C9302    zanidatamab-hrii inj (Ziihera)

C9303    zolbetuximab-clzb inj (Vyloy)

J9024     atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs inj (Tecentriq Hybreza)

J9054     bortezomib inj (Boruzu)

J9161     denileukin diftitox-cxdl inj (Lymphir)

Q5148   filgrastim-txid inj (Nypozi)

 

Visit:  Authorization Grids


Fidelis Care Authorization Grids Effective May 1, 2025
3/27/2025 • Posted by Provider Relations in Provider News

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

 

The following codes have been updated on the Medicare, Medicaid, Essential Plan, and Ambetter Metal-Level Products Authorization Grids and require prior authorization:

III.       Outpatient surgery: The following services require prior authorization:           

D.  Skin surgery and other dermatological procedures:

  • 11730  requires an authorization when billed with REV codes 0360, 0361 and 0490
  • Only the following codes require authorization for any place of service: A2030, A2031, A2032, A2033, A2034, A2035, 11200, 11201, 11719, 15769 - 15829, 17340-17999, Q4354, Q4355, Q4356, Q4357, Q4358, Q4359, Q4360, Q4361, Q4362, Q4363, Q4364, Q4365, Q4366, Q4367

R. Other: C1600, C1601, C1602, C1603, C1604, C1737, C7556, C7557, C7560, C9807, 23140, 54360 , 60660, 60661

 

The following codes have been updated on the Medicare Authorization Grid and require prior authorization:

V.  Counseling Services Authorization requirements are indicated.

A.     Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)    

  • Up to 12 visits per year are covered without an authorization using codes 97802 or 97803 or G0270 and G0271. A 15 or a 30 minute session counts as one  visit

             

The following DME codes have been updated on the Medicare, Medicaid, Essential Plan, and Metal-Level Products Authorization Grids and require prior authorization:

A6515

Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, full leg, each, custom

A6516

Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, foot, each, custom

A6517

Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, below knee, each, custom

A6518

Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, arm, each, custom

A6519

Gradient compression garment, not otherwise specified, for nighttime use, each

A6611

Gradient compression wrap with adjustable straps, above knee, each, custom

E0201

Penile contracture device, manual, greater than 3 lbs traction force

E1022

Wheelchair transportation securement system, any type includes all components and accessories

E1023

Wheelchair transit securement system, includes all components and accessories

E1032

Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware used with joystick or other drive control interface

E1033

Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for headrest, cushioned, any type

E1034

Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for lateral trunk or hip support, any type

E1832

Static progressive stretch finger device, extension and/or flexion, with or without range of motion adjustment, includes all components and accessories

L0720

Cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral-orthoses (ctlso), anterior-posterior-lateral control, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise

L1933

Ankle foot orthosis, rigid anterior tibial section, total carbon fiber or equal material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf

L1952

Ankle foot orthosis, spiral, (institute of rehabilitative medicine type), plastic or other material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf

L5827

Endoskeletal knee-shin system, single axis, electromechanical swing and stance phase control, with or without shock absorption and stance extension damping

L6028

Partial hand including fingers, flexible or non-flexible interface, endoskeletal system, molded to patient model, for use without external power, not including inserts described by l6692

L6029

Upper extremity addition, test socket/interface, partial hand including fingers

L6030

Upper extremity addition, external frame, partial hand including fingers

L6031

Replacement socket/interface, partial hand including fingers, molded to patient model, for use with or without external power

L6032

Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, partial hand including fingers, ultralight material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal)

L6033

Addition to upper extremity prosthesis, partial hand including fingers, acrylic material

L6037

Immediate post-surgical or early fitting, application of initial rigid dressing, including fitting alignment and suspension of components, and one cast change, partial hand including fingers

L6700

Upper extremity addition, external powered feature, myoelectronic control module, additional emg inputs, pattern-recognition decoding intent movement

L7406

Addition to upper extremity, user adjustable, mechanical, residual limb volume management system

 

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

 

The following codes have been updated on the Medicaid, CHP, Essential Plan, and Ambetter Metal-Level Plans Authorization Grids and require prior authorization:

J2428     paliperidone palmitate extended release inj (Erzofri)

 

The following codes have been updated on the Medicaid, CHP, Essential Plan, Ambetter Metal-Level Plans, and Medicare Authorization Grids and require prior authorization:

C9301    obecabtagene autoleucel (Auctazyl)

C9302    zanidatamab-hrii inj (Ziihera)

C9303    zolbetuximab-clzb inj (Vyloy)

C9304    marstacimab-hncq inj (Hympavzi)

J0281     aminocaproic acid inj

J1072     testosterone cypionate inj, (Azmiro)

J1299     eculizumab inj (Soliris)

J2351     ocrelizumab and hyaluronidase-ocsq inj (Ocrevus Zunovo)

J2804     rifampin inj

J9024     atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs inj (Tecentriq Hybreza)

J9038     axatilimab-csfr inj (Niktimvo)

J9054     bortezomib inj (Boruzu)

J9161     denileukin diftitox-cxdl inj (Lymphir)

Q2057   Afamitresgene autoleucel (Tecelra)

Q5147   aflibercept-ayyh inj (Pavblu)

Q5148   filgrastim-txid inj (Nypozi)

Q5149   aflibercept-abzv inj (Enzeevu)

Q5150   aflibercept-mrbb inj (Ahzantive)

Q5151   eculizumab-aagh inj (Epysqli)

Q5152   eculizumab-aeeb inj (Bkemv)

Q9999   ustekinumab-aauz inj (Otulfi)

 

The following codes require Evolent Oncology (NCH) review for Medicaid, CHP, Essential Plan, Ambetter Metal-Level Plans:

C9302    zanidatamab-hrii inj (Ziihera)

C9303    zolbetuximab-clzb inj (Vyloy)

J9024     atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs inj (Tecentriq Hybreza)

J9054     bortezomib inj (Boruzu)

J9161     denileukin diftitox-cxdl inj (Lymphir)

Q5148   filgrastim-txid inj (Nypozi)

 

Visit:  Authorization Grids