Alignment Healthcare Wins Key Legal Victory: Arizona Medicare Advantage Plans Elevated to 4 Stars
Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) secured a significant legal victory against CMS, resulting in the elevation of its Arizona HMO 2025 star rating from 3.5 to 4 stars. Following this court ruling on June 9, 100% of Alignment's Medicare Advantage members are now enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or higher.
The company serves approximately 217,500 Medicare beneficiaries across five states: Arizona, California, Nevada, North Carolina, and Texas. The upgraded rating qualifies Alignment for CMS bonus payments, which will be reinvested to enhance member benefits and services. The company maintains a 4.9 out of 5-star Google rating and was recognized as a Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Company 2024.
Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) ha ottenuto una vittoria legale significativa contro la CMS, portando l'assegnazione delle stelle per il suo HMO in Arizona per il 2025 da 3,5 a 4 stelle. Dopo la sentenza del tribunale del 9 giugno, il 100% dei membri Medicare Advantage di Alignment è ora iscritto a piani valutati con 4 stelle o più.
L'azienda serve circa 217.500 beneficiari Medicare in cinque stati: Arizona, California, Nevada, Carolina del Nord e Texas. Il miglioramento della valutazione rende Alignment idonea a ricevere bonus dalla CMS, che verranno reinvestiti per migliorare i benefici e i servizi per i membri. L'azienda mantiene una valutazione Google di 4,9 su 5 stelle ed è stata riconosciuta come una delle Aziende Più Affidabili al Mondo da Newsweek nel 2024.
Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) logró una importante victoria legal contra CMS, elevando la calificación de estrellas de su HMO de Arizona para 2025 de 3.5 a 4 estrellas. Tras esta sentencia judicial del 9 de junio, el 100% de los miembros Medicare Advantage de Alignment están ahora inscritos en planes con una calificación de 4 estrellas o más.
La empresa atiende a aproximadamente 217,500 beneficiarios de Medicare en cinco estados: Arizona, California, Nevada, Carolina del Norte y Texas. La mejora en la calificación califica a Alignment para recibir pagos de bonificación de CMS, que serán reinvertidos para mejorar los beneficios y servicios para los miembros. La compañía mantiene una calificación de Google de 4.9 sobre 5 estrellas y fue reconocida como una de las Compañías Más Confiables del Mundo por Newsweek en 2024.
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Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ : ALHC) a obtenu une victoire juridique majeure contre CMS, ce qui a permis d'élever la note étoilée de son HMO en Arizona pour 2025 de 3,5 à 4 étoiles. Suite à cette décision judiciaire du 9 juin, 100 % des membres Medicare Advantage d'Alignment sont désormais inscrits à des plans notés 4 étoiles ou plus.
L'entreprise dessert environ 217 500 bénéficiaires Medicare dans cinq États : Arizona, Californie, Nevada, Caroline du Nord et Texas. Cette amélioration de la note permet à Alignment de bénéficier de paiements de bonus CMS, qui seront réinvestis pour améliorer les avantages et services offerts aux membres. La société affiche une note Google de 4,9 sur 5 étoiles et a été reconnue comme l'une des entreprises les plus dignes de confiance au monde par Newsweek en 2024.
Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) erzielte einen bedeutenden rechtlichen Erfolg gegen CMS, wodurch die 2025-Sternebewertung seines Arizona HMO von 3,5 auf 4 Sterne angehoben wurde. Nach diesem Gerichtsurteil am 9. Juni sind 100 % der Medicare Advantage-Mitglieder von Alignment nun in Plänen mit einer Bewertung von 4 Sternen oder höher eingeschrieben.
Das Unternehmen betreut ca. 217.500 Medicare-Berechtigte in fünf Bundesstaaten: Arizona, Kalifornien, Nevada, North Carolina und Texas. Die verbesserte Bewertung qualifiziert Alignment für CMS-Bonuszahlungen, die zur Verbesserung der Mitgliederleistungen und Services reinvestiert werden. Das Unternehmen hält eine Google-Bewertung von 4,9 von 5 Sternen und wurde 2024 von Newsweek als eines der vertrauenswürdigsten Unternehmen weltweit anerkannt.
- 100% of members now enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or higher
- Legal victory results in Arizona HMO plan upgrade from 3.5 to 4 stars
- Qualification for CMS bonus payments to enhance member benefits
- Strong presence with 217,500 Medicare beneficiaries across 5 states
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Legal victory raises Alignment's Arizona plans to 4 stars, unlocking CMS bonus payments across 100% of member base.
Alignment Healthcare has secured a significant legal victory against CMS, resulting in an upgrade of its Arizona HMO rating from 3.5 to 4 stars for 2025. This ruling carries substantial financial implications as Medicare Advantage plans rated 4 stars or higher qualify for bonus payments from CMS. With this elevation, 100
The financial impact cannot be overstated. These CMS bonus payments typically amount to 5
This victory provides Alignment with a competitive advantage in the Arizona market, where star ratings significantly influence enrollment decisions during the annual selection period. Higher-rated plans typically experience stronger enrollment growth, lower churn rates, and better market positioning against competitors still operating at lower star levels.
The ruling also validates Alignment's quality measurement processes and care delivery model. By achieving 4+ star ratings across its entire membership base spanning five states (Arizona, California, Nevada, North Carolina, and Texas), Alignment demonstrates consistent quality execution at scale, which is remarkably difficult in the Medicare Advantage space where regional variations in healthcare delivery often create performance disparities.
Court ruling means
ORANGE, Calif., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) announced today that a federal court ruled in its favor on June 9 in a legal challenge against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), resulting in an increase in its Arizona HMO 2025 star rating from 3.5 to 4 stars. As a result of the decision,
“This decision affirms the quality of care we deliver and recognizes the importance of accuracy and fairness in the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings program,� said John Kao, founder and CEO of Alignment Healthcare. “Our Arizona members can now have even greater confidence that they are enrolled in one of the highest-quality plans available in the state.�
The Star Ratings program evaluates Medicare Advantage plans on a 5-star scale every year across several quality measures, including preventive care, chronic disease management, customer service and member satisfaction. Plans that earn 4 stars or higher qualify for bonus payments from CMS, which are reinvested to improve member benefits and services.
“We are pleased the court validated our position,� said Dawn Maroney, president of Alignment Healthcare and CEO of Alignment Health Plan. “This result allows us to deliver even more value to our members and provider partners � advancing our ability to do Medicare Advantage right.�
Alignment serves approximately 217,500 Medicare beneficiaries in five states: Arizona, California, Nevada, North Carolina and Texas. It has been recognized with a range of accolades, including earning a 4.9 out of 5-star Google rating and being named a Newsweek World’s Most Trustworthy Company 2024.
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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