Benzinga | Jul 27, 2021 11:13AM EDT

Alignment Healthcare Reports Expansion Of Its Health Plan To Maricopa, Pima Counties In Arizona In 2022, No Terms Disclosed

Medicare Advantage company Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ:ALHC) today announced the expansion of its award-winning health plan into Maricopa and Pima counties in Arizona in 2022. In collaboration with Phoenix-based Arizona Care Network (ACN), reaching nearly 1 million Medicare-eligible seniors in the region. Pending regulatory approval, HMO and PPO options from Alignment Health Plan will be available in Arizona for Medicare's annual enrollment period, which begins Oct. 15.

"Across our existing markets, Alignment Health Plan members enjoy both improved clinical outcomes and an improved patient experience, even as we reduce the cost of care -- a model that we are able to expand and repeat consistently as we continue to grow into Arizona and elsewhere," said Rajesh Shrestha, president, new markets and chief business officer, Alignment Healthcare. "Alignment's mission to improve care one person at a time is more important now than ever before, and Arizona Care Network shares our commitment to high-quality and proactive care for seniors across the state."

With Arizona Care Network's robust group of 5,500 medical providers across over 2,000 locations, including the services offered by Abrazo Health and Dignity Health in greater Phoenix, Carondelet Health Network in Tucson and parts of Southern Arizona, Medicare beneficiaries who enroll with Alignment will have access to affordable and value-based care.

"Arizona Care Network and our affiliated health systems, Abrazo Health, Carondelet Health Network and Dignity Health, are pleased to join Alignment Health Plan's Medicare Advantage network. ACN is looking forward to collaborating on delivering exceptional care to those Medicare beneficiaries enrolled with Alignment Health Plan," said Todd Ricotta, chief operating officer, Arizona Care Network.

In October, nearly 1 million Medicare-eligible seniors in Pima and Maricopa counties will be able to choose from Alignment's HMO and PPO plans during Medicare's annual enrollment period for the 2022 plan year from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2022. Seniors can take advantage of popular Alignment benefits such as virtual exercise classes; and leverage Alignment's 24/7 ACCESS On-Demand Concierge service to provide a personalized and real-time health care experience for members.