Fidelis Care

Fidelis Care Behavioral Health Grant Applications Now Open to Providers and Organizations Across New York State

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수요일, 5월 1, 2024
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, has opened the application process for its 2024 behavioral health grant program. The grants range from $10,000 to $20,000 each and are aimed at assisting providers and community-based organizations that support behavioral health and wellness, especially in underserved communities. The application is available at fideliscare.org/BH-grants. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. EDT May 31, 2024.  

Key Points: 
  • The grants range from $10,000 to $20,000 each and are aimed at assisting providers and community-based organizations that support behavioral health and wellness, especially in underserved communities.
  • "Recognizing and addressing disparities is critical in ensuring that everyone has equal access to behavioral health support and resources," said Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vincent Marchello.
  • "These grants can help deepen Fidelis Care's relationships with providers and community-based social need service organizations to get people the help they need to live fulfilling lives."
  • Fidelis Care plans to announce the recipients of its 2024 behavioral health grant program awards by July 31, 2024.

Fidelis Care and Cityblock Partner to Bring Comprehensive Care to Medicaid Members in New York

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수요일, 2월 7, 2024
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. and LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Care, a health plan serving more than 2.5 million members across New York State and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, announced today a partnership with Cityblock, a value-based healthcare provider, to provide comprehensive, community-based care to thousands of eligible members in the New York City area and Long Island living with complex medical and behavioral health conditions.

Key Points: 
  • Cityblock's innovative care model connects members to a multidisciplinary care team that includes primary care providers, behavioral health specialists, community health partners, nurse care managers, pharmacy navigators, and more.
  • Through this partnership, eligible members of Fidelis Care's Medicaid Managed Care and HealthierLife – Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) plans now have access to Cityblock's integrated primary care, behavioral health, and social care services.
  • "Fidelis Care is excited to partner with Cityblock to ensure our members receive personalized, quality care at the time and place they need it," said Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer Vincent Marchello, MD.
  • Cityblock provides services to Fidelis Care members with complex needs, many of whom are at disproportionately higher risk for poor health outcomes.

Montefiore Designated as a Behavioral Center of Excellence, Granted $7M to Address Gaps in NYC Mental and Behavioral Health Care

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목요일, 1월 25, 2024
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BRONX, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Montefiore Health System has been designated as a New York State Office of Mental Health Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (COE) and awarded a $7 million grant as part of this program. Montefiore was selected to receive the COE designation and associated funds by Fidelis Care, Healthfirst and MetroPlusHealth for its ability to address gaps in the New York City behavioral health system using a blend of robust education and care to help patients, especially those on Medicaid, manage serious mental health concerns.

Key Points: 
  • BRONX, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Montefiore Health System has been designated as a New York State Office of Mental Health Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (COE) and awarded a $7 million grant as part of this program.
  • A team with advanced training will treat patients and guide them to the most appropriate care setting.
  • Additional planned services at the new Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program include case management, arts therapy and a mobile crisis team.
  • Bronx youth, of whom 70,000 are living with mental health disorders and diseases, can benefit from new service locations.

Fidelis Care Provides $315,000 to Combat Food Insecurity in New York State

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수요일, 1월 10, 2024
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

Key Points: 
  • Food insecurity impacts about one in ten households in New York.
  • That begins with ensuring access to nutritious foods for individuals and families," said Dr. Vincent Marchello, Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer.
  • Nonprofit organizations that provide food assistance throughout the state have received the grants to strengthen initiatives, including increasing food distribution, expanding food pantry services, and reducing food insecurity within communities.
  • City Harvest is New York City's first and largest food rescue organization, supporting hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, and community partners.

Fidelis Care Awards More than $150,000 in Maternal Health Grants to Nine Organizations Across New York State

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수요일, 12월 13, 2023
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 LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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, has announced the distribution of $158,000 in grants to nine not-for-profit organizations that support maternal health and wellness. The grants will assist community-based organizations that play a vital role in ensuring safe pregnancies and healthy babies – particularly for underserved, lower-income women and their families across New York.

Key Points: 
  • The preterm birth rate among Black women in New York is 58% higher than the rate among all other women.
  • "Erie Niagara Area Health Education Center is truly thankful to receive a Fidelis Care maternal health grant," said Madeline Ackley, Erie Niagara AHEC Birth Equity Project Manager.
  • "We are grateful that Fidelis Care understands and appreciates the role that community-based organizations have in ensuring access to high quality care and services.
  • The Fidelis Care maternal health grant applications were open to not-for-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status in New York State.

Ambetter from Fidelis Care Offers Health Insurance to 56 Counties Across New York in 2024

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목요일, 11월 2, 2023
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter from Fidelis Care, a product offered by a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) which provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through the State Based Exchange, announced today that it will offer a variety of affordable health insurance plans to residents in 56 counties in New York for 2024. Open enrollment for New York State Based Exchange runs from Nov. 16, 2023, through Jan. 31, 2024. 

Key Points: 
  • "Ambetter from Fidelis Care remains committed to transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time, and we look forward to continuing to provide access to health coverage across 56 counties in New York State."
  • New York residents will begin to see Ambetter from Fidelis Care replace the Fidelis Care name for Qualified Health Plans across various channels, including in the community and online.
  • Current Fidelis Care Qualified Health Plan members can continue using their coverage until the end of 2023 and during the upcoming open enrollment they can renew their coverage for 2024 with Ambetter from Fidelis Care.
  • Ambetter from Fidelis Care offers its members access to quality care, convenient services and valuable rewards.

CENTENE CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER

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월요일, 10월 23, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) ("the Company"), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today it has named Wade Rakes its Chief Growth Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) ("the Company"), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today it has named Wade Rakes its Chief Growth Officer.
  • Mr. Rakes previously served as the Company's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
  • Before joining Centene in 2010, he served as Senior Advisor to the Governor of Ohio and Director of Public Liaison for the state.
  • "Wade is an experienced leader with proven expertise in business development and market expansion," said Centene's Chief Executive Officer, Sarah M. London.

Fidelis Care Maternal Health Grants Now Open to Nonprofit Organizations in New York State

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화요일, 10월 3, 2023
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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, has announced that 501(c)(3) organizations in the state offering programs that support maternal health and wellness are encouraged to apply for grants from the health plan through 5 PM EDT on October 20, 2023 at fideliscare.org/maternal-grant.  

Key Points: 
  • Fidelis Care's grants are aimed at providing pre- and post-natal services to high-need, low-income mothers to improve these outcomes statewide.
  • "Fidelis Care understands the impact that maternal health has on the health of babies and entire families.
  • That's why we're proud to offer grants designed to enable community-based organizations focused on maternal health to reach more mothers in need," said Fidelis Care CEO Thomas Halloran.
  • Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to eligible nonprofits that have 501(c)(3) status in New York State.

Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation Announce $1.1 Million Commitment to Develop Wellness and Entrepreneurial Center with the Buffalo Urban League

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화요일, 8월 22, 2023
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BUFFALO, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Care, a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to New Yorkers, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) focused on investing in economically challenged communities, announced today a $1.1 million funding commitment to the Buffalo Urban League to develop a Wellness and Entrepreneurial Center ("the Center") designed to nurture social entrepreneurship, facilitate wellness and strengthen organizations focused on Black, Indigenous and People of Color in Buffalo's East Side.

Key Points: 
  • The Centene Foundation, Fidelis Care, the Buffalo Urban League, and the Community Health Center of Buffalo , a federally qualified health center serving Erie and Niagara counties, are partnering on this project.
  • "At Fidelis Care, we are deeply committed to fostering strong partnerships in the communities we serve," said President and CEO, Fidelis Care, Tom Halloran.
  • "We are proud to join the Centene Foundation in support of the Buffalo Urban League, an organization at the forefront of securing economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.
  • The Buffalo Urban League, in partnership with Centene Foundation and Fidelis Care, will determine whether the funding will be used for new construction or renovation of an existing building.

Wellcare By Fidelis Care Expands Coverage Area, Offers New Benefits for Medicaid Advantage Plus Plan

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수요일, 8월 9, 2023
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.6 million members, is pleased to announce a coverage area expansion of its Wellcare Fidelis Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) Plan into Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk counties.

Key Points: 
  • Fidelis Care now offers the care, services, and extra benefits under the name of "Wellcare Fidelis Dual Plus" to eligible individuals in 52 counties of New York State, enabling qualified individuals to receive the support they need to safely remain in their own homes and communities.
  • Wellcare Fidelis Dual Plus is a Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP) plan available to individuals who have Medicare and Medicaid coverage.
  • Wellcare Fidelis Dual Plus administers members' Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care benefits, drug coverage and covers doctor's office visits, hospital stays, Part D benefits, home health aides, adult day healthcare, certain behavioral healthcare, dental care, nursing home care and more.
  • For more information about Wellcare Fidelis Dual Plus and other health insurance programs offered by Fidelis Care, visit fideliscare.org.