Excellus BlueCross BlueShield once again earned accreditation across all of its health insurance products from the National Committee for Quality Assurance for 2024, earning four out of five stars. NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. Accreditation includes Excellus BCBS’ Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health insurance plans.
“Accreditation is a source of pride for our employees who work every day to help people in our communities live healthier and more secure lives through access to high quality, affordable health care,” says Excellus BCBS President and CEO Jim Reed.
Plans are also evaluated on quality of care, patient satisfaction, and the health plans' efforts toward continuous improvement.
Learn more about NCQA.
Contact:
Michelle Kraft, michelle.kraft@excellus.com
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, is a nonprofit health plan with 1.5 million upstate New York members. The company's mission is to help people live healthier and more secure lives through access to high-quality, affordable health care. Its products and services include cost-saving prescription drug discounts, wellness tracking tools and access to telemedicine. With about 4,500 employees, the company is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce to foster innovation and better serve its members. It also encourages employees to engage in their communities by providing paid volunteer time off as one of many benefits. To learn more, visit ExcellusBCBS.com.
