Elevance Health's managed Medicaid plans in 21 states have been recognized by the NCQA for their advanced health equity efforts.
The Medicaid plans each earned the NCQA's new Health Equity Accreditation Plus, which recognizes health plans that lead the industry in developing solutions that ensure access to high quality and equitable healthcare, according to a Dec. 14 news release.
Elevance's Medicaid plans were named more than any other organization on the list, with only 28 plans total having received the accreditation. Among Elevance's 11 million Medicaid members, 93% are enrolled in a plan that achieved the accreditation.
The NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus was launched in 2022 and builds upon the Health Equity Accreditation designation, which recognizes health plans for prioritizing health equity based on race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation and gender identity.
The new Plus designation acknowledges health plan's use of data to identify and collect information on members' social needs and develop personalized services.
Elevance's Medicaid plans in the following states received the Plus designation: Iowa, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, Wisconsin, Florida, Virginia, New York, Missouri and West Virginia.