Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD).  

Wellcare By Fidelis Care strives to help Medicare members better manage their Original Medicare and Medicare Part D benefits, and offers top-quality programs and services that meet their unique health care needs. 

You are eligible for Medicare at age 65 or older, if:

• You are a U.S. citizen, or a permanent legal resident.
• You have lived in the United States for at least five years.
• You or your spouse has worked long enough to be eligible for Social Security or railroad retirement benefits, even if they are not yet receiving these benefits, OR
• You or your spouse is a government employee or retiree who has not paid into Social Security but has paid Medicare payroll taxes while working.

If not yet 65, you might qualify for Medicare: 

• If you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and have been receiving SSDI checks for at least 24 months. For more information, contact your local Social Security Office. 
• You have End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), otherwise known as kidney failure. 
• You are dual eligible (qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid) due to certain health conditions and income.

Yes, depending on your eligibility. Dual Advantage health coverage is for individuals who are “dual eligible,” meaning they qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid coverage. 

Depending on the plan, key benefits include:

• $0 Monthly plan premium
• $0 Deductible for prescription drugs
• $0 Copay for preferred generic
• $0 Copay for annual dental checkup
• Wellcare Spendables card to use toward the purchase of over-the-counter items, and more
• Telehealth online doctor visits
• Advanced Care Planning (ACP) services

For a complete listing of plans in your service area, contact Fidelis Care.

Completing the Contact Me form above secures a consultation with a licensed Medicare Agent who can assist you with enrollment, in accordance with the New York State of Health guidelines.

From October 1 to March 31, you can call us 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. From April 1 to September 30, you can call us Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A messaging system is used after hours, weekends and on federal holidays.