Alignment Healthcare Launches PPO Plan with Scripps Health in San Diego County

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Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) announced a new PPO plan with Scripps Health, expanding its San Diego County network, effective Jan. 1, 2022, pending regulatory approval. This exclusive plan provides members access to Scripps' extensive healthcare resources, including top-ranked hospitals and clinics.

Since entering the San Diego market in 2019, Alignment has offered various Medicare HMO options and aims to enhance healthcare access for seniors. The new plan adds 1,100 providers, fostering better care for Medicare-eligible residents, affirming Alignment's commitment to improving health outcomes.

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• Launch of a new PPO plan with Scripps Health enhances service offerings in San Diego.
• Exclusivity of the PPO plan in San Diego County provides a competitive advantage.
• Access to over 1,100 new providers increases healthcare accessibility for seniors.
• Integration with top-ranked medical facilities and urgent care clinics boosts care quality.

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ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medicare Advantage company Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) today announced the addition of a new PPO plan option with Scripps Health, a nonprofit health care system recognized for excellence in patient care and community health improvement, to its San Diego County network starting Jan. 1, 2022, pending regulatory approval.

Alignment Health Plan entered the San Diego market in 2019, bringing several Medicare HMO plan options and services to the area. This new PPO plan is the only one in San Diego County with Scripps Health in network, and adds to Alignment’s current HMO provider network with Scripps.

“This exclusive PPO product offers access to Scripps’ vast network of resources including Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Scripps Clinic, Scripps HealthExpress and Scripps hospitals,” said Dawn Maroney, markets president, Alignment Healthcare, and CEO, Alignment Health Plan (CA). “As Alignment broadens its footprint throughout California, we are delighted to provide our San Diego members with greater access to top doctors and health services in 2022 and beyond.”

The combined programs of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital have been ranked among the top in the San Diego region and among the best in the country in six specialties, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals list for 2021-2022 Medicare-eligible San Diego residents who enroll in these HMO and PPO plans from Alignment Health Plan in 2022 will have access to Scripps’ extensive network of medical experts and hospitals as well as the HealthExpress walk-in clinics for urgent care needs. Members will also have access to popular Alignment benefits such as non-emergency medical transportation and grocery allowances, in addition to leveraging Alignment’s 24/7 ACCESS On-Demand Concierge service.

“Our longevity as a trusted health care leader in San Diego spans decades because we set the bar high for excellence – from employees and affiliated physicians to volunteers. Adding 1,100 new providers, including primary care physicians and specialists, means seniors have access to the best possible care when and where they need it,” said Shawn Forrester, corporate vice president, payer relations, Scripps Health.

For more information, visit www.alignmenthealthcare.com

About Alignment Healthcare
Alignment Healthcare is a consumer-centric platform delivering customized health care in the United States to seniors and those who need it most, the chronically ill and frail, through its Medicare Advantage plans. Alignment Healthcare provides partners and patients with customized care and service where they need it and when they need it, including clinical coordination, risk management and technology facilitation. Alignment Healthcare offers health plan options through Alignment Health Plan and also partners with select health plans to help deliver better benefits at lower costs.

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FAQ

What is the new PPO plan launched by Alignment Healthcare in San Diego?

Alignment Healthcare announced a new PPO plan with Scripps Health, effective Jan. 1, 2022, providing exclusive access to Scripps' healthcare resources.

When will the new PPO plan from Alignment Healthcare be available?

The new PPO plan will be available starting January 1, 2022, pending regulatory approval.

How does the new PPO plan benefit Medicare members in San Diego?

The new PPO plan provides Medicare-eligible members access to Scripps' extensive network of providers and facilities, enhancing their healthcare options.

What healthcare providers are included in Alignment Healthcare's new plan?

The new plan includes access to over 1,100 new providers, including primary care physicians and specialists affiliated with Scripps Health.

What competitive advantage does Alignment Healthcare gain with this new PPO plan?

The exclusivity of the PPO plan with Scripps Health positions Alignment Healthcare uniquely within the San Diego market, enhancing its appeal to Medicare members.