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AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania Rated One of the Highest Medicaid Plans in Pennsylvania
[September 26, 2016]

AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania Rated One of the Highest Medicaid Plans in Pennsylvania


AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania, a member of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies serving central and northwestern Pennsylvania, is one of the highest-rated Medicaid health plans in Pennsylvania, and one of the highest-rated health insurance plans in the nation, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance's (NCQA's) Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2016 - 2017. AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania was one of only 15 Medicaid plans in the nation to receive a rating of 4.5 out of 5 or higher.

"We meet our members where they live and help ensure they have access to critical health care services, which improves not only health outcomes, but overall quality of life," said Marge Angello, market president for AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania. "It is a privilege to provide the populations we serve with the tools they need to be healthy and stay well. To be able to say we offer exceptional Medicaid managed care for Pennsylvanians most in need is an honor, and is a testament to our commitment to the members and communities we serve."

AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania earned its 4.5 out of 5 rating based on strong results from the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®), a tool that measures performance on important dimensions of care and service, as well as the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, which measures member satisfaction with their overall health care experience.

"We are proud to serve our members in central and northwestern Pennsylvania, providing them with access to the quality care and services they deserve" said Lori McNew, director of quality management for AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania. "Through our longstanding community ties, we bring residents and community leaders together, engaging members in conversations on how to make our communities safer, and healthier; these are just a few reasons why we are so impactful."



NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations and recognizes clinicians in key clinical areas. NCQA's HEDIS® is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA's website (www.ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more informed health care choices.

About AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania


AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania is a Medical Assistance (Medicaid) managed care health plan serving 26 counties in central and northwestern Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania is a mission-driven company dedicated to helping members get care, stay well and build healthy communities. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritaspa.com.

About AmeriHealth Caritas

AmeriHealth Caritas is part of the Independence Health Group in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. AmeriHealth Caritas is one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions for those most in need. Operating in 19 states and the District of Columbia, AmeriHealth Caritas serves more than 5.5 million Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP members through its integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services. Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience serving low-income and chronically ill populations. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritas.com.


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