What they call their work
What they do
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 2 activities
- Distributes health-related over-the-counter items via Spendables cardProvides members with a Wellcare Spendables debit card to purchase over-the-counter health items that assist in treating injuries or managing illness, enhancing access to essential self-care products.
- Provides Medicare Advantage and other Medicare plans with expanded benefitsOffers a range of Medicare plans, including Medicare Advantage 2026 options with $0 or low-cost premiums, dental, vision, hearing, prescription drug coverage, and the Wellcare Spendables debit card to help cover health-related expenses.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for health policies that protect underserved populationsEngages in advocacy to promote health policies that uphold dignity and respect, with a focus on advancing access and equity for low-income and marginalized communities.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Connects members to social care networks addressing non-medical needsProvides enrolled members—particularly those in Medicaid Managed Care, HARP, Fidelis Care at Home, and Wellcare Fidelis Dual Plus plans—access to a social care network that helps address critical non-medical needs such as housing, food insecurity, and transportation.
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Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
- Delivers telehealth services with 24/7 access to licensed doctorsOperates a no-cost telemedicine program offering round-the-clock access to licensed physicians for members of Ambetter from Fidelis Care and Wellcare By Fidelis Care Medicare and Dual plans, with $0 copay for virtual visits.
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Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
- Facilitates coordination of integrated care across health and social servicesCoordinates care across medical, behavioral, social, educational, and faith-based sectors to holistically address members’ spiritual, emotional, and physical health needs.
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
- Funds community-based organizations to expand behavioral health servicesFunds La Casa de Salud to support the delivery of behavioral health services to minority communities, improving access to culturally competent mental health care.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Operates mobile and community-based health outreach programsRuns StreetSide RVs and community offices to conduct health screenings and distribute fresh produce to members, supporting preventive care and community health engagement.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Offers low-cost or $0-premium health plans with comprehensive benefitsProvides affordable health coverage options such as the $0-premium Essential Plan and other low-cost plans that include free preventive care, dental and vision services, prescription drug coverage, and wellness incentives for New Yorkers who do not qualify for Medicaid.
- Provides health insurance coverage to over 2.4 million individuals in New YorkOffers comprehensive health insurance plans to more than 2.4 million members across New York State, including through Medicaid Managed Care, Medicare Advantage, and the state-sponsored Essential Plan. Coverage includes preventive care, prescription drugs, dental, vision, and low or no-cost premiums for eligible populations.
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Who runs it
- DEACON FRANK J THOMAS MD — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
- JOHN J HURLEY — DIRECTOR
- MARY THOMPSON — DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
- MICHAEL J TOOLEY — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS DOODIAN — DIRECTOR/TREASURER
- WILLIAM WHISTON — DIRECTOR/CEO
Who they work with
- BRG Partner — Vendor providing services; experienced a privacy incident affecting Fidelis Care members.
- Centene Corporation Government — Wellcare is the Medicare brand for Centene Corporation, operating under a Medicare contract.
- Centene Corporation Partner — Fidelis Care is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation.
- Educators Partner — Collaborates with educators to build integrated systems of care and support.
- Fidelis Care Government — Provider of state-subsidized health insurance programs in New York
- Health Professionals Partner — Partners with health professionals to support their healing work.
- La Casa de Salud Partner — Provides behavioral health grants to support services for minority communities.
- Religious Leaders Partner — Works with religious leaders to address spiritual and emotional needs within care coordination.
- Teladoc Health Partner — Partner in providing telemedicine services for Fidelis Care members.
- Wellcare Partner — Collaborates on provider portals and dual-eligible plans such as Wellcare Fidelis Dual Plus.
- Wellcare Partner — Collaborates under the brand "Wellcare by Fidelis Care" to offer Medicare Advantage and dual-eligible special needs plans.
- Wellcare Partner — Collaborates with Wellcare on Medicare Advantage and dual-eligible special needs plans, including Wellcare Fidelis Dual Plus and Wellcare By Fidelis Care branding.
- Wellcare Partner — Collaborates with Wellcare to offer Medicare Advantage plans under the Wellcare by Fidelis Care brand.
- Wellcare Partner — Fidelis Care operates under the Wellcare brand as part of its offerings.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Sector Integrated Care Coordinationmethodology: integrated-care coordinationBy building coordinated systems across healthcare, behavioral health, social services, education, and faith-based sectors, the organization achieves holistic impact on individuals’ spiritual, emotional, and physical health because integrated systems reduce fragmentation and improve service accessibility.
- Integrated Social Care and Health Modelmethodology: social_care_integrationBy integrating access to social services—such as housing, food, and transportation—into health plan delivery, the organization improves health outcomes because addressing social determinants of health reduces barriers to care and supports holistic well-being.
- Values-Driven Health Advocacy for Systemic Changemethodology: values-based health advocacyBy advocating for health policy grounded in human dignity and ethical values, particularly for marginalized populations, the organization seeks to create more just and equitable care systems because policy change rooted in moral principles leads to sustainable, inclusive reforms.