SAN DIEGO, CA — Sharp Health Plan was named the Best Insurance Provider in the 2021 San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll. Now in its 25th year, the Readers Poll is a trusted
source that highlights outstanding local businesses and services in San Diego County.
“As a local, not-for-profit health plan — and San Diego’s trusted health care partner and advocate for almost thirty years — we couldn’t be more proud,” says Melissa Hayden Cook, president and chief executive officer
of Sharp Health Plan. “As San Diego’s Best Insurance Provider, we’re committed to delivering high-quality health insurance that’s affordable for San Diegans of all ages.”
The UT-Best recognition builds on Sharp Health Plan being named one of the Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage in California by U.S. News earlier this year. Sharp Health Plan’s commitment to high-quality coverage and service has led
to multiple statewide and national recognitions too, including the following distinctions:
- Highest member-rated health plan in California and in the nation with a rating of 4.5 out of 5 in the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Private Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2019-20.1
- Highest member ratings for health care, personal doctor and specialist among reporting California health plans in 2019.1
- Highest rated patient experience with a 5 out of 5-star score from the Office of the Patient Advocate.2
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars by Covered California.3,4
- Highest member-rated Medicare Advantage plan in San Diego.5
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by Medicare.
“Thank you to our valued members and to our incredible employees — we could not have received these amazing recognitions without you,” says Hayden Cook. “We know San Diegans have a choice when it comes to their health insurance.
With Covered California’s open enrollment and Medicare’s Annual Election Period both coming up, we encourage all San Diegans to get health insurance, and to evaluate the quality of their health plan and it’s network.”
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) offers annual health insurance plan ratings based on clinical quality, member satisfaction and NCQA accreditation survey results. Covered California and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also both offer rating systems to rank individual
and family plans and Medicare Advantage plans respectively.
“This year, we’re proud to offer some of the most competitive IFP rates in San Diego, and we’re excited to offer a new $0 VIP Medicare Advantage Plan,” adds Hayden Cook. “Just two more examples of how we’re committed
to delivering The Sharp Experience to our members.”
About Sharp Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan is a locally-based, not-for-profit health plan that has been serving San Diegans for almost thirty years. With 145,000 members, Sharp Health Plan offers San Diegans access to high-quality and affordable health insurance through their
individual and family plans, commercial group plans, and Medicare plans. They continue to be recognized nationally and locally for their award-winning healthcare for San Diegans of all ages. Visit sharphealthplan.com to learn more.
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