BEDFORD, N.H., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NH Healthy Families, a New Hampshire-based health plan serving members and beneficiaries in the state Medicaid program, is pleased to announce that it has earned a 4.0 out of 5-Star NCQA Medicaid Health Plan Rating for NCQA's Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2026: Medicaid for its 8^th consecutive year. NCQA is the national authority in health insurance quality measurement.

The 4.0-Star rating places NH Healthy Families among the top third of Medicaid plans in the nation. The distinction reflects strong clinical outcomes as well as the experience and trust of the members the health plan serves every day.

"This recognition reflects our plan's sustained commitment to outcome-driven care and our continued responsibility to deliver high-quality service to our members," said Gerri Vaughan, NH Healthy Families President and CEO. "Earning a 4.0-Star NCQA rating year after year demonstrates that quality is embedded in our culture. It reflects the dedication of our employees and the strength of our partnerships with providers, community organizations and other stakeholders across New Hampshire."

NCQA evaluates health plans on the quality of care provided to members, consumer satisfaction and the health plan's efforts to continuously improve health services. NCQA uses a rating methodology and displays the overall rating (in half-point increments) on a scale of 0-5, where 5 is the highest score and 0 is the lowest score.

"Delivering high-quality care takes a shared commitment across every part of our organization," said Thomas Byrne, MD, Chief Medical Officer of NH Healthy Families. "We use data and performance insights to continually improve care and member experience. This rating reflects the dedication of our teams, providers and community partners, and most importantly, healthier outcomes for the people and communities we serve."

About NH Healthy Families
NH Healthy Families™ is a health plan serving the needs of New Hampshire residents through the state Medicaid program and Ambetter™ marketplace exchange. Our locally based employees and fully integrated Medical, Behavioral and Wellness programs provide innovative health solutions to every region of the state with the express purpose of transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. NH Healthy Families is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a diversified, multi-national healthcare enterprise. Information is available at NHHealthyFamilies.com.

About NCQA
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations and recognizes clinicians in key clinical areas. NCQA's HEDIS® is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA's website (https://www.ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make informed health care choices.

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