Know the Signs of TB and Other Illnesses Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infection that usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person who is sick breathes out germs by coughing, sneezing, or even talking. Being around someone with TB for a long time can raise your risk of getting sick too. Signs of TB can include a cough that lasts more than three weeks, chest pain, coughing up blood, night sweats, and weight loss. If you think you were exposed to TB, talk with your healthcare provider about getting tested. Your health plan may also cover testing for children who are at higher risk. In general, you can take simple steps to help protect yourself and others from diseases that spread from one person to another by:
Washing your hands
Keeping up to date on vaccines
Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze
Staying home when you’re sick
Watching for symptoms and getting care when needed can help protect you and the people around you.
Make Sure We Can Reach You With Important Updates It’s always a good idea to make sure we know how to contact you so you don’t miss notices about your coverage. This may be especially important in coming months, as Medicaid rules change for some members. Please make sure Fidelis Care, NY State of Health, or your county’s Local Department of Social Services has your current phone number, email address, and mailing address. If you enrolled in your health insurance through NY State of Health, learn how to update your contact information at their Reporting Changes page. If you enrolled in Medicaid with your county's Local Department of Social Services, contact that office to update your information.
Fidelis Care complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Fidelis Care cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo. Fidelis Care 遵守適用的聯邦民權法律規定，不因種族、膚色、民族血統、年齡、殘障或性別而歧視任何人。 ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-888-343-3547 (TTY: 711). 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服 務。請致電 1-888-343-3547 (TTY: 711) 。 The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you have questions about your health, please talk to your doctor. Call 1-888-FIDELIS or visit fideliscare.org
SUMMER 2026 Fidelis Care Member Newsletter 5
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