Alignment Healthcare Wins Key Legal Victory: Arizona Medicare Advantage Plans Elevated to 4 Stars

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Court ruling means 100% of Alignment’s members now enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or greater ORANGE, Calif. , July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) announced today that a federal court ruled in its favor on June 9 in a legal challenge against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), resulting in an increase in its Arizona HMO 2025 star rating from 3.5 to 4 stars. As a result of the decision, 100% of Alignment’s Medicare Advantage members are now enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or higher. “This decision affirms the quality of care we deliver and recognizes the importance of accuracy and fairness in the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings program,” said John Kao , founder and CEO of Alignment Healthcare . “Our Arizona members can now have even greater confidence that they are enrolled in one of the highest-quality plans available in the state.” The Star Ratings program evaluates Medicare Advantage plans on a 5-star scale every year across several quality measures, including preventive care, chronic disease management, customer service and member satisfaction. Plans that earn 4 stars or higher qualify for bonus payments from CMS, which are reinvested to improve member benefits and services. “We are pleased the court validated our position,” said Dawn Maroney , president of Alignment Healthcare and CEO of Alignment Health Plan. “This result allows us to deliver even more value to our members and provider partners – advancing our ability to do Medicare Advantage right.” Alignment serves approximately 217,500 Medicare beneficiaries in five states: Arizona , California , Nevada , North Carolina and Texas . It has been recognized with a range of accolades, including earning a 4.9 out of 5-star Google rating and being named a Newsweek World’s Most Trustworthy Company 2024. About Alignment Health Alignment Health is championing a new path in senior care that empowers members to age well and live their most vibrant lives. A consumer brand name of Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC), Alignment Health’s mission-focused team makes high-quality, low-cost care a reality for its Medicare Advantage members every day. Based in California , the company partners with nationally recognized and trusted local providers to deliver coordinated care, powered by its customized care model, 24/7 concierge care team and purpose-built technology, AVA®. As it expands its offerings and grows its national footprint, Alignment upholds its core values of leading with a serving heart and putting the senior first. For more information, visit www.alignmenthealth.com . Media Contact Priya Shah mPR, Inc. for Alignment Health [email protected] Y0141 _25515EN_M Source: Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC

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