Putnam residents who meet income guidelines are now eligible to join Fidelis Care, the largest health plan offering government-sponsored health programs in New York
State.

Fidelis Care has received approval from the state Department of Health and the Putnam Department of Social Services to serve local residents through New York State’s Child
Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and Medicaid Managed Care programs.

Nearly 10,000 Putnam County residents, including 1,600 children under age
19, lack health insurance, according to the state Department of Health.

Child Health Plus is for children in New York State under age 19. Coverage
may be free or as little as $9 per child per month. Adults ages 19 to 64
may qualify for low-cost health coverage through Family Health Plus, based
on their household size and gross monthly income.

Fidelis Care also operates in Westchester and Rockland counties.

idelis Care offers free or low-cost comprehensive health insurance through the Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus, and Medicaid programs, covering checkups, prenatal care, preventive care, well-child visits, immunizations, lab tests, x-rays, hospitalization, emergency treatment, and more.