Fidelis Care
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| Formation | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Profit |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Purpose | Health Insurance Company |
| Headquarters | New York City, NY |
Region served | New York State |
| Products | Health insurance |
Staff | 3,743 (est.)[1] |
| Website |
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The New York State Catholic Health Plan, d/b/a Fidelis Care, d/b/a Fidelis Care New York provides health insurance coverage to people of all ages in New York State. Formed in 1993 as the Catholic Health Services Plan of Brooklyn and Queens, Inc., Fidelis Care has grown to provide services to more than 1,600,000 New York State residents. Its primary focus is to provide free or low-cost quality health insurance that covers a variety of services and benefits for children and adults of all ages who qualify. Fidelis Care's main offices are located in New York City, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo, with satellite offices in Suffern and Poughkeepsie, and Community Offices in Bath, Bay Shore, Bronx, Chinatown, Flushing, Gouverneur, Inwood, Jamaica, Patchogue, Rego Park, Ridgewood, Rochester, Spring Valley, Springville, Staten Island, Sunset Park, Utica, Westbury, and Yonkers.
History
Fidelis Care was formed in 1993[2] under the auspices of the Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. and the Diocese of Brooklyn to serve the poor and medically underserved, initially operating only in a 14-zip code area Brooklyn. In 1994, Fidelis Care expanded its services throughout Brooklyn and Queens.
In 1994, the eight bishops of the Catholic Dioceses, led by John Cardinal O'Connor, sought to extend the Fidelis Care license across the State, receiving final approval in 1996. In addition to its Medicaid Managed Care program, Fidelis Care became an approved provider of Child Health Plus in 1997, and Family Health Plus in 2001. Both are New York State-sponsored health insurance programs. In May 2004, Fidelis Care began Fidelis Medicare Advantage and Dual Advantage to serve the elderly.
After becoming a subsidiary of Fidelis Care in 2005, CenterCare, a New York City-based Medicaid managed care plan, was formally acquired by Fidelis Care in 2008.[3]
In 2009, Fidelis Care launched Fidelis Medical Advantage Plus (HMO), a managed long term care product for individuals 18 years of age or older who have a chronic illness or disability.
On December 8, 2010, Fidelis Care opened a new Community Office in Patchogue, NY. [4]
In 2012, Fidelis Care expanded its "Fidelis Care at Home" managed long-term care program into 11 counties throughout New York State. [5]
On September 26, 2013, Fidelis Care opened a new Community Office in Flushing, NY. [6]
In 2013, Fidelis Care celebrated its 20th anniversary. That same year, Fidelis Care was approved to be a Qualified Health Plan, offering products through NY State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace.
In the first half of 2014, Fidelis Care announced it would add over 100 new jobs to its Upstate New York offices. [7] [8] As a result of several factors, including the Affordable Care Act, Fidelis Care experienced dramatic growth in 2014.
On March 26, 2014, Fidelis Care opened a new Community Office in Gouverneur, NY. [9]
On September 14, 2016, Fidelis Care opened a new Regional office in Fairport, NY. [10]
On November 16, 2016, Fidelis Care opened its first Welcome Center at 95-25 Queens Boulevard in Rego Park, NY.[11]
On December 7, 2016, Fidelis Care opened a new Community Office in Utica, NY.[12]
As of June 1, 2017 the company officially has over 1.6 million members. [13]
Today, Fidelis Care is one of the largest government programs-based health plans in New York State.
Mission
Fidelis Care's Mission is as follows:[14]
"In imitation of the compassionate and healing Christ, consistent with the tradition of Catholic health care and maintaining the highest moral and ethical standards, we, at Fidelis Care New York, strive:
- To promote health through quality, accessible care and services for all;
- To join in partnership with health professionals to assist them in their healing work;
- To act as a facilitator to build linkages and systems for the coordination of care and services among healthcare, behavioral and social services, as well as educators and religious leaders, to address the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of those we serve; and
- To advocate for a health policy that accords true dignity and respect for all human persons, especially the poor and underserved."
Every Child Covered
On June 23, 2017, Fidelis Care introduced their Every Child Covered campaign, a new marketing, advertising, and communications campaign to raise awareness for the 100,000 children who are still uninsured in New York State, and to highlight the availability of quality, affordable coverage for kids under 19.[15]
Lunchology
On October 4, 2016, Fidelis Care, in partnership with television personality and lifestyle expert Evette Rios, launched a new initiative, Lunchology: The Basics of Healthy School Lunches. [16]
Partnerships
New York Liberty
On May 13, 2014, Fidelis Care became the Official Health Plan Partner of the New York Liberty WNBA Basketball team for their 2014 season. [17]
On April 11, 2015, Fidelis Care became the Official Health Plan Partner of the New York Liberty WNBA Basketball team for their 2015 season.
On April 25, 2016, Fidelis Care became the Official Health Plan Partner of the New York Liberty WNBA Basketball team for their 2016 season. [18]
New York City Football Club
On May 31, 2017, Fidelis Care became an Official Partner of the New York City Football Club for their 2017 season. [19]
New York Restoration Project
On June 7, 2016, Fidelis Care announced their partnership with the New York Restoration Project to support Green and Healthy NYC, a public health program created to promote health and wellness among New Yorkers.[20]
References
- ↑ Fidelis Care. "Fidelis Care 2016 Annual Report". Retrieved 2014-07-21.
- ↑ St. Ann School. "Fidelis Care". St. Ann School. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ↑ Queens Gazette. "Fidelis Care, CenterCare Sign Agreement". Queens Gazette. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ↑ "Fidelis Care opens new office | The Long Island Catholic". www.newspaper.licatholic.org. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ↑ The Business Journal CNY. "Fidelis Care brings managed long-term care program to CNY". The Business Journal CNY. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
- ↑ "Fidelis opens community office". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ↑ Albany Business Review. "Health insurer Fidelis Care making push into upstate New York". Albany Business Review. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
- ↑ Buffalo Business First. "Wanted: 75 IT professionals at Fidelis Care". Buffalo Business First. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
- ↑ "North Country Catholic Newspaper". northcountrycatholic.org. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ↑ "Fidelis Care opens new office in Fairport". ROCHESTERFIRST. 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ↑ "Fidelis Care Opens Welcome Center in Queens, NY". Fidelis Care. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ↑ "Fidelis Care Opens Downtown Utica Community Office To Serve Local Residents". Fidelis Care. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ↑ Albany Times Union. "Fidelis Care sees growth from Obamacare". Albany Times Union. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
- ↑ Fidelis Care. "Fidelis Care: Mission". Fidelis Care. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ↑ "Fidelis Care Unveils New Campaign Focused on Uninsured Children in New York State". Fidelis Care. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ↑ "ABC7NY 'Lunchology' teaches the basics of healthier, kid-approved school lunches". Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ↑ The Madison Square Garden Company. "Fidelis Care Teams Up with New York Liberty". The Madison Square Garden Company. Archived from the original on 2014-08-26. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
- ↑ "Fidelis Care Is the Official Health Plan Partner of the New York Liberty". Fidelis Care. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ↑ "New York City FC and Fidelis Care Team Up". Fidelis Care. May 31, 2017. Archived from the original on June 27, 2017. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
- ↑ York, Fidelis Care New. "Fidelis Care Partners with the New York Restoration Project". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2017-06-27.