The Fidelis Care Blog

Healthy aging is about making choices that support your body and mind to live a fulfilling life as you grow older. In observance of Healthy Aging Month, here are some simple, powerful tips to help you age well and feel your best: 1. Move Your Body Every Day Try to exercise every day. If you can, do strength training (like lifting light weights or using resistance bands) at least three times a week.

August is “Kids Eat Right Month.” It’s a time to encourage children to build healthy habits that can last a lifetime. With the school year approaching and routines shifting, it’s the perfect moment to pause and take a closer look at what our kids are eating—and how we can better support them. Healthy eating isn’t about strict rules or “perfect” meals. It’s about creating a balanced approach to food that fuels our children’s bodies and minds - one meal (and one snack!) at a time.

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (May 27, 2026) Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, is encouraging members impacted by New York State’s decision to end Essential Plan 200–250 to act now to remain insured in 2026. New York State is ending Essential Plan 200-250 on June 30, 2026, because of federal funding changes. Approximately 450,000 individuals statewide will be impacted by the change, including about 140,000 Fidelis Care members. New York State has provided guidance on timing and transition steps, and Fidelis Care is focused on helping affected

Effective January 1, 2026, providers were required to submit an authorization request for Group and Family Therapy services that exceed 30 visits in a calendar year.

Fidelis Care will host four Provider Office Hours in June 2026. During the webinars, Fidelis Care staff will be available to share information, provide an overview of provider resources, and answer your questions.

Skin cancer often starts quietly. It may look like a small mole, a spot that does not heal, or a change in skin color. Most of the time, it does not hurt. That makes it easy to ignore. But skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world, and cases continue to rise. This is why awareness and early action matter. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time to remind people how common skin cancer is and how important it is to protect your skin and check it often. At Fidelis Care, this message aligns

Grants aimed at funding innovative solutions to overcome barriers to care for individuals with substance use disorders LONG ISLAND CITY, NY [May 11, 2026] In observance of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, has awarded $140,000 in Here for Your Health behavioral health grants to eight healthcare providers and community organizations across New York State. This year’s grant theme centers on innovative approaches to reducing barriers to care for individuals with substance use disorders, prioritizing programs that improve access, engagement, and