Commonwealth Care Alliance® (CCA) is pleased to announce it has received a 4 out of 5-star rating for its Massachusetts Senior Care Options (SCO) plan by the National Committee for Quality Assurance® (NCQA) Medicare Health Plan Ratings 2024.
NCQA is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assessing and reporting on the quality of managed care plans, managed behavioral healthcare organizations, preferred provider organizations, new health plans, physician organizations, credentials verification organizations, disease management programs, and other health-related programs.
CCA’s SCO plan is available for those over age 65 who are eligible for both MassHealth and Medicare. It is available to individuals who live in the following counties: Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester.
“This recognition is a testament to the work CCA does every day to provide excellent, person-centered care in Massachusetts,” said Mark Waggoner, General Manager of CCA Massachusetts. “Our unique data-driven approach allows us to coordinate and deliver critical services to our members while addressing both their medical and nonmedical needs in real time. This impressive ranking is further validation of the positive impact CCA has on members across the Commonwealth.”
“We are honored to receive this recognition for our efforts to provide best-in-class, comprehensive care to those with the most significant and complex needs,” said Dr. Hany Abdelaal, President of Clinical Services at CCA. “Our SCO plan demonstrates CCA’s dedication to whole person care that addresses all aspects of members’ medical, behavioral, and social needs so they can live safely and independently in their communities for as long as possible. CCA strives to provide care that meets members where they are, and our focus on innovation and improvement is evident with this year’s ranking.”
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. In recognition for its leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion, NCQA has won the Excellence in Diversity Award from the Chesapeake Human Resources Association. 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, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.