NCQA Rates Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plan Higher than All Other Commercial Health Plans in Connecticut

WALLINGFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut HMO/POS was rated 4.5 out of 5 in the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s commercial Health Plan Ratings 2021, making it the top-rated plan in the state. This rating recognizes Anthem as a leader in supporting its members with access to high-quality healthcare services.

“This year’s rating marks a decade of Anthem earning NCQA recognition as one of the highest performing health plans in the state,” said Lou Gianquinto, president, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut. “At Anthem, our mission is to improve health outcomes for our associates, members, and the communities where we work and live. This recognition speaks to our unparalleled scope of products and services, which drives members to care through the most comprehensive and dynamic network of providers within the state and nationwide. We’re honored to support our members with their healthcare needs, and we look forward to continuing to work in their service.”

NCQA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality, publicly released its 2021 Health Plan Ratings. The report rates more than 1,000 Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health insurance plans on a 5-point scale for customer satisfaction, prevention, and treatment. The insights gained from the NCQA ratings are vital in enhancing interventions, delivering impactful programs, and shaping future strategies.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Health Plans, Inc. Independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut is available at www.anthem.com. Also, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/anthemBCBS and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AnthemBlueCrossBlueShield.

About NCQA

NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA’s website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more-informed health care choices. NCQA can be found online at ncqa.org, on Twitter @ncqa, on Facebook at facebook.com/NCQA.org/ and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.