Priority Health Earns Among the Highest NCQA Ratings for Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial Health Plans

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving 1.4 million members, has again been recognized as a top performer by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its accredited Medicare, Medicaid and commercial health plans.

In NCQA’s Medicare Health Plan Ratings 2026, Priority Health’s Medicare HMO/POS plan is one of the highest-rated health plans in the nation with a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5).

In NCQA’s Commercial Health Plan Ratings 2026, Priority Health’s commercial HMO/POS plans and commercial PPO plan have the highest rating in Michigan, along with two other health plans, receiving 4 stars (out of 5).

In NCQA’s Medicaid Health Plan Ratings 2026, Priority Health has the top-rated Medicaid health plan in the Lower Peninsula with a 4-star rating (out of 5).

Nick Gates, president of Priority Health, said the ratings reflect Priority Health’s commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare and an exceptional experience for members.

“As a nonprofit health plan, we are focused on helping our members achieve better health outcomes and making it easier to access the care, coverage and support they need,” said Gates. “We are proud to see that commitment continue to be recognized across our Medicare, Medicaid and commercial health plans.”

Each year, NCQA evaluates Medicare, Medicaid and commercial health plans and ranks plans based on clinical quality, patient outcomes, patient experience and efforts to continue improving. Plans are rated on a 0-5 stars scale.

The ratings were released ahead of annual and open enrollment periods. The annual enrollment period for Medicare is October 15 to December 7, 2026. The open enrollment period for individual and family health plans is November 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027.

About Priority Health

Our members are at the heart of everything we do. With 40 years in business, Priority Health is the second-largest health plan in Michigan and the third-largest provider-sponsored health plan in the nation, offering an extensive portfolio of health benefits options for employer groups and individuals, including Medicare and Medicaid plans. Serving 1.4 million members in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin, Priority Health offers a broad network of primary care physicians and continues to be recognized as a leader for quality, customer service, transparency and product innovation. Learn more about affordable, quality health coverage options from Priority Health. Visit the Priority Health newsroom for the latest news.