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Fidelis Care Urges Essential Plan 200-250 Members to Take Action to Stay Covered
Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, is encouraging members impacted by New York State's decision to end Essential Plan 200–250 to act now to remain insured in 2026.
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