Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Rated Top Commercial Health Plan in Ohio by NCQA

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio’s HMO plans were rated 4.5 out of 5 in the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) Health Plan Ratings for 2026, making them the top-rated commercial health plans in the state. This rating recognizes Anthem as a leader in supporting its members with access to high-quality healthcare services.

“Better health outcomes start with helping people get the right care and support throughout their health journey,” said Jane Peterson, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio. “Whether that means preventive care, managing a chronic condition, or accessing treatment, we’re focused on improving how our members experience healthcare at every step and helping them live healthier lives.”

Anthem’s plans were rated 4.5 out of 5 overall in NCQA’s commercial Health Plan Ratings for 2026 and scored 5 out of 5 stars on specific measures such as: preventive care including children receiving two or more well-child visits between 15 and 30 months; members with diabetes maintaining blood pressure below 140/90 and a glycemic status below 8 percent; and members age 13 and older with a new episode of substance use disorder engaging in treatment within 34 days, among other measures.

NCQA, a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality, released its 2026 Health Plan Ratings last month. The report rates more than 1,000 commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health insurance plans on a 5-point scale for patient experience, prevention, and treatment. NCQA awards 4.5–5 stars to health plans that are the highest-rated in the nation, exemplifying high-quality care, excellent clinical results, strong member satisfaction, and improved health outcomes. The insights gained from the NCQA ratings are vital in enhancing interventions, delivering impactful programs, and shaping future strategies, as well as helping consumers, employers, and others make more informed healthcare choices about the quality and effectiveness of health plans.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Community Insurance Company, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio is available at www.anthem.com. Also, follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About NCQA

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality. NCQA Accredits and Certifies a wide range of healthcare organizations and recognizes clinicians in key clinical areas. NCQA’s HEDIS® is the most widely used performance measurement tool in healthcare. NCQA’s website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make informed healthcare choices.