Alignment Health Plan Named a “Best” Medicare Advantage Insurer in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report for Third Consecutive Year
Alignment Health Plan has been recognized as one of the 'Best' Medicare Advantage insurers in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year. The company's HMO plan maintained its 5-star rating from CMS, making it one of only seven plans nationwide to achieve this distinction for 2025. Among 180 MA plans in North Carolina, Alignment is one of just 8 insurers to earn the 'Best' ranking badge. The company is offering five MA plans in North Carolina for 2025, including HMO, PPO, and special needs plans, serving over 660,000 Medicare-eligible beneficiaries across 16 counties.
Alignment Health Plan è stata riconosciuta come uno dei 'Migliori' assicuratori Medicare Advantage in North Carolina da U.S. News & World Report per il terzo anno consecutivo. Il piano HMO della compagnia ha mantenuto il suo rating di 5 stelle da CMS, rendendolo uno dei soli sette piani a livello nazionale a ottenere questo riconoscimento per il 2025. Tra 180 piani MA in North Carolina, Alignment è uno degli 8 assicuratori a guadagnare il distintivo di 'Migliore'. L'azienda offre cinque piani MA in North Carolina per il 2025, tra cui HMO, PPO e piani per bisogni speciali, servendo oltre 660.000 beneficiari idonei per Medicare in 16 contee.
Alignment Health Plan ha sido reconocida como uno de los 'Mejores' aseguradores de Medicare Advantage en Carolina del Norte por U.S. News & World Report por tercer año consecutivo. El plan HMO de la compañía mantuvo su calificación de 5 estrellas de CMS, convirtiéndose en uno de solo siete planes a nivel nacional en lograr esta distinción para 2025. Entre 180 planes MA en Carolina del Norte, Alignment es uno de los 8 aseguradores que recibió la insignia de 'Mejor'. La empresa ofrece cinco planes MA en Carolina del Norte para 2025, incluyendo HMO, PPO y planes de necesidades especiales, atendiendo a más de 660,000 beneficiarios elegibles para Medicare en 16 condados.
Alignment Health Plan는 U.S. News & World Report에 의해 3년 연속으로 노스캐롤라이나에서 '최고의' 메디케어 어드밴티지 보험사로 인정받았습니다. 이 회사의 HMO 플랜은 CMS로부터 5성 평가를 유지하여 2025년을 위해 이 구분을 달성한 전국적으로 7개 플랜 중 하나가 되었습니다. 노스캐롤라이나의 180개의 MA 플랜 중 Alignment는 단 8개의 보험사만이 '최고' 배지를 얻은 회사 중 하나입니다. 이 회사는 2025년에 노스캐롤라이나에서 HMO, PPO 및 특별한 필요 플랜을 포함한 5개의 MA 플랜을 제공합니다. 16개 카운티에서 660,000명 이상의 메디케어 자격 수혜자를 위한 서비스도 제공합니다.
Alignment Health Plan a été reconnu comme l'un des 'Meilleurs' assureurs Medicare Advantage en Caroline du Nord par U.S. News & World Report pour la troisième année consécutive. Le plan HMO de l'entreprise a maintenu sa note de 5 étoiles de CMS, en faisant l'un des seuls sept plans au niveau national à obtenir cette distinction pour 2025. Parmi 180 plans MA en Caroline du Nord, Alignment est l'un des 8 assureurs à avoir obtenu le badge de 'Meilleur'. L'entreprise propose cinq plans MA en Caroline du Nord pour 2025, y compris HMO, PPO et des plans pour besoins spéciaux, desservant plus de 660 000 bénéficiaires éligibles pour Medicare dans 16 comtés.
Alignment Health Plan wurde von U.S. News & World Report zum dritten Jahr in Folge als einer der 'Besten' Medicare Advantage Versicherer in North Carolina ausgezeichnet. Der HMO-Plan des Unternehmens hat seine 5-Sterne-Bewertung von CMS beibehalten, wodurch er einer von nur sieben Plänen landesweit ist, die diese Auszeichnung für 2025 erhalten haben. Unter 180 MA-Plänen in North Carolina ist Alignment einer von nur 8 Versicherern, die das 'Beste' Ranking-Abzeichen erhalten haben. Das Unternehmen bietet für 2025 fünf MA-Pläne in North Carolina an, darunter HMO, PPO und spezielle Bedarfspläne, die über 660.000 Medicare-anspruchsberechtigte Begünstigte in 16 Bezirken bedienen.
- Maintained 5-star CMS rating for third consecutive year
- Named among 'Best' Medicare Advantage insurers by U.S. News & World Report
- One of only 7 plans nationwide with top CMS rating for 2025
- Expanding market reach to 660,000 Medicare-eligible beneficiaries across 16 counties
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Insights
This recognition from U.S. News & World Report and CMS, while prestigious, has minimal direct financial impact on Alignment Health's business operations or stock performance. The 5-star rating retention for their HMO plan is notable as it allows for year-round enrollment, potentially supporting steady membership growth. However, the real value proposition lies in their market expansion and product diversification.
The company's presence in 16 North Carolina counties with access to 660,000 Medicare-eligible beneficiaries represents a significant market opportunity. Their diverse portfolio of 5 MA plans, including specialized offerings for chronic conditions and dual-eligible beneficiaries, positions them well in the competitive Medicare Advantage space. The $0 to low premium structure and comprehensive benefits package align with market demands and could drive enrollment growth during the annual enrollment period.
HMO retained its 5-star rating for three straight years from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, one of only 7 in country to earn top rating in 2025
RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health Plan, an award-winning Medicare Advantage plan from Alignment Health, has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage (MA) Honor Roll in North Carolina for the third consecutive year. With 180 MA plans available in North Carolina, Alignment is one of only 8 MA insurers in the state to earn the “Best” ranking badge, which recognizes insurers with a U.S. News rating above 3.8 on a 5-point scale.1
To calculate its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report consulted with Medicare experts to identify more than 30 quality measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and assigned each measure a weight reflecting its relevance to consumers. The results for a provider's plans were averaged together, with greater weight assigned to plans having the highest enrollments.
“We’re incredibly proud that our HMO plan in North Carolina is one of only seven in the nation to earn a 5-star rating from CMS,” said Dawn Maroney, CEO of Alignment Health Plan and president, markets of Alignment Health. “This recognition from both U.S. News and CMS underscores our commitment to offering high-quality, affordable care that meets the unique health needs of North Carolina seniors, and we’re excited to help even more seniors access the benefits and support that come with a 5-star plan this annual enrollment period.”
Alignment is offering five MA plans in North Carolina in 2025, including HMO, PPO and special needs plans (SNPs), available to more than 660,000 Medicare-eligible beneficiaries across 16 counties.2 Members who enroll with Alignment during the annual enrollment period (Oct. 15-Dec. 7) will have access to the company’s 24/7 ACCESS On-Demand Concierge for health-related questions, scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation at no additional cost.
Key highlights of Alignment’s North Carolina plans:
- Four 5-star-rated HMO plans, including a chronic condition special needs plan for members with qualifying chronic heart conditions and diabetes, and a dual-eligible special needs plan for members enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, offering
$0 t o low premiums and$0 copay for Part D generic prescription drugs.3 - One PPO for members who want more flexible care options than an HMO.
In addition to North Carolina, Alignment offers a diverse range of 2025 product offerings, benefits and services in select counties in Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas. To learn more, visit www.alignmenthealthplan.com.
About Alignment Health
Alignment Health is championing a new path in senior care that empowers members to age well and live their most vibrant lives. A consumer brand name of Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC), Alignment Health’s mission-focused team makes high-quality, low-cost care a reality for its Medicare Advantage members every day. Based in California, the company partners with nationally recognized and trusted local providers to deliver coordinated care, powered by its customized care model, 24/7 concierge care team and purpose-built technology, AVAⓇ. As it expands its offerings and grows its national footprint, Alignment upholds its core values of leading with a serving heart and putting the senior first. For more information, visit www.alignmenthealth.com.
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1 Best Medicare Advantage Plans in North Carolina 2025
2 662,790 as of October 2024 in Avery, Buncombe, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Henderson, Johnston, McDowell, Madison, Mitchell, Orange, Transylvania, Wake and Wilkes; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Advantage/Part D Contract and Enrollment Data, October 2024 MA State/County Penetration
3 Every year, CMS evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating, with 5 stars representing “excellent” performance.
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