Fidelis Care Earns 4 Stars in NCQA's Medicaid Health Plan Ratings 2026

NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, announced today its rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

New York Quality Healthcare Corporation, dba Fidelis Care, has earned a 4-star rating from NCQA's Health Plan Ratings 2026: Medicaid. NCQA's annual Health Plan Ratings assesses plans on clinical quality and member experience. The 4-star NCQA rating reflects Fidelis Care's continued progress in areas that support high-quality care, improved health outcomes, and a positive member experience across New York State.

Among the areas contributing to Fidelis Care's strong performance were prenatal and postpartum care, childhood and adolescent immunizations, breast and colorectal cancer screenings, chronic condition management and member experience.

"Earning a 4-Star NCQA rating reflects the dedication of our employees, provider partners, and community organizations that work every day to support the health of New Yorkers," said Fidelis Care Vice President of Quality Improvement Ryan Goodenough. "This progress reinforces our continued focus on quality, access to care and a positive experience for the members and communities we serve."

Fidelis Care continues to invest in programs and partnerships that help members access preventive services, manage chronic conditions and receive coordinated care. The 4-star NCQA rating in 2026 recognizes this ongoing work and the collective efforts of teams across the organization and throughout Fidelis Care's provider network. 

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality. NCQA Accredits and Certifies a wide range of healthcare organizations and recognizes clinicians in key clinical areas. NCQA's HEDIS® is the most widely used performance measurement tool in healthcare. NCQA's website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make informed healthcare choices.

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. With more than 2 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, 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.

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