The Fidelis Care Blog

With the lifting of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the automatic renewal of health insurance has ended. If your patients are Fidelis Care Medicaid Managed Care, Essential Plan, Child Health Plus, or HealthierLife (HARP) members, they will need to renew their health insurance to keep their coverage without interruption. This will affect your patients in those plans with a coverage end date after December 31, 2021. You can check your patient's renewal (recert) date by going to the Provider Portal and accessing the patient's record. Please remind your patients that they will need to keep their health insurance coverage to avoid any issues

February is Children's Dental Health Month, but dental health is important all year round. Children learn by watching their parents, and there are some simple ways you can help your kids avoid cavities and learn good habits for healthy teeth. Here are ways to help children keep their teeth clean. Brush teeth twice a day. Use a soft-bristle toothbrush. Brush all the parts of their teeth including their gums. Brush for two minutes – about the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice. Floss once a day. How much toothpaste should children use? According to dentists, it depends on how

SYRACUSE, NY (August 21, 2019) –Fidelis Care is emphasizing the importance of health and wellness at the 2019 Great New York State Fair with the addition of free dental screenings for children and adults and free hearing screenings for seniors. Fidelis Care will be on-site during all 13 days of the Fair with an exciting series of events for the entire family. Here’s an overview of Fidelis Care’s activities:   Senior Days, August 26/27/28: Fidelis Care is a major supporter of Senior Days, with free hearing screenings on Tuesday, August 27 from 10 AM to 4 PM provided by Syracuse University’s Gebbie

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Eating right can help children grow healthy and strong. This school year, make your child’s school lunch healthier with these 5 easy swaps: 1. Water instead of juice Water keeps your child hydrated without adding any sugar. Fruit juices may seem like a healthy choice, but they can have as much sugar as soda. Extra tip: To save money and help the environment, choose a reusable water bottle. 2. Whole-wheat instead of white bread Whole-wheat bread has more fiber than white bread. Fiber helps digestion, and it can make your child feel fuller while eating fewer calories. Extra tip: Choose bread labeled as “whole wheat.” This