Fidelis expands coverage

Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic health plan, has received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer Fidelis Medicare Advantage in more counties in the Albany Diocese.

The health plan is already available in Schenectady, Montgomery and Herkimer counties. The expansion, effective Jan. 1, will add Albany, Rensselaer, Greene and Columbia counties. The enrollment period begins Nov. 15.

Mark Lane, president and CEO of Fidelis said, "We want local residents to have the peace of mind that comes from having quality, affordable healthcare coverage they can trust."

Fidelis Care members have access to a provider network with more than 29,000 healthcare professionals. Regional offices are located in Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo and Queens. For information, call 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547).

(9/28/06)