Expanded Eligibility Will Provide Access to
High Quality, Affordable Health Insurance for Over 100,000 More New
Yorkers
LONG
ISLAND CITY, N.Y., July 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 (NYSC: CNC), announced its commitment to educate
the public about the increased eligibility of the Essential Plan,
which aims to bridge the gap for those who may not qualify for
Medicaid Managed Care but still need access to quality, low-cost
health insurance. Expanded eligibility now makes the program
available to more than 100,000 more New Yorkers.
NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace
recently expanded the eligibility of the Essential Plan to increase
access to high-quality, affordable health insurance for low- and
moderate-income individuals. New Yorkers whose income is up to 250
percent of the Federal Poverty Line ($37,650 annual income for an individual) may now
be eligible for Essential Plan coverage.
"Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. With the
Essential Plan expansion, more people will be able to afford the
care they need," said Fidelis Care
Chief Operating Officer Andi
Gillentine. "Fidelis Care Representatives are ready to
assist New Yorkers who now qualify and may need help to
enroll."
The Essential Plan's expanded eligibility provides an excellent
opportunity for Fidelis Care to help
more uninsured people get covered. Fidelis
Care's trained and knowledgeable representatives – who speak
more than 25 languages – will be available to explain the Essential
Plan's costs, benefits, eligibility criteria, and enrollment
process to people who need health insurance.
To educate the public on the Essential Plan, Fidelis Care will:
- Host hundreds of informational events each month
where Fidelis Care staff can answer questions and assist with
the enrollment process.
- Have Fidelis Care representatives available by phone, and
in-person at more than 20 community offices and dozens of
StreetSide RV locations throughout the state to provide support for
those enrolling in the plan.
- Distribute instructional flyers and materials across
communities statewide to help people learn about the Essential
Plan.
- Raise awareness of the Essential Plan expansion through a
comprehensive media campaign that includes social media and digital
advertising to engage and educate individuals on the eligibility
and benefits of the Essential Plan.
The Essential Plan is designed to help individuals and families
who fall into particular income categories, providing them with
essential health benefits, including a $0 monthly premium, no deductible, low out of
pocket costs, dental and vision coverage with $0 copay, and free preventive care. In addition
to those benefits, the Essential Plan Offered by Fidelis Care includes a fitness reimbursement
program, a variety of healthcare resources, and access to the
plan's statewide network of high- quality providers.
Fidelis Care urges anyone in
New York State without health
coverage or anyone who falls within the new guidelines to contact
Fidelis Care for assistance. For
more information about the Essential Plan, visit
https://www.fideliscare.org/essential-plan.
About Fidelis Care
Fidelis Care is a
mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage
for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life, and
a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading
healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier
lives. With more than 2.4 million members
statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers
should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow
us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fidelis-care, on
Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and
on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information,
call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or
visit fideliscare.org.
Media Contact
MediaInquiries@fideliscare.org
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