Priority Health recognized as a 2026 Best Health Plan Company for Medicare Advantage by U.S. News & World Report

(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — October 22, 2025) Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, has been named a 2026 Best Health Plan for Medicare Advantage in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report, a trusted authority in health care rankings.

U.S. News based its rankings on data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which annually rates Medicare Advantage plans using a five-star system. Using December 2024 CMS data and insights from Medicare experts, U.S. News evaluated plans based on performance and quality.

“We are honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best Medicare Advantage plans in Michigan,” said Nick Gates, interim president of Priority Health. “This distinction reflects our deep commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable health care to our members. As we enter the Medicare enrollment season, we remain focused on helping people make informed choices that support their health and well-being.”

In addition, Priority Health’s Medicare plans were recently recognized as top performing by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). In NCQA’s Medicare Health Plan Ratings 2025, Priority Health’s Medicare HMO/POS is one of the highest-rated health plans in the nation with a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5).

Medicare annual enrollment period is underway, running from October 15 through December 7, 2025. The open enrollment period for individual and family health plans begins November 1, 2025, and ends January 15, 2026.

About Priority Health

Our members are at the heart of everything we do. With more than 30 years in business, Priority Health is the second-largest health plan in Michigan and the third-largest provider-sponsored health plan in the nation, offering an extensive portfolio of health benefits options for employer groups and individuals, including Medicare and Medicaid plans. Serving more than 1.3 million members each year in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, Priority Health offers a broad network of primary care physicians. Priority Health continues to be recognized as a leader for quality, customer service, transparency and product innovation. Learn more about affordable, quality health coverage options from Priority Health.

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