UPHP Earns Top Rating as Michigan’s Highest-Rated Medicaid Health Plan 2024

Posted on September 18, 2024

Marquette, Mich. – Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP) has been recognized as the highest-rated
Medicaid health plan in Michigan by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in its
Medicaid Health Plan Ratings 2024. UPHP achieved the highest star ranking across 198 NCQA
accredited Medicaid health plans nationwide, earning an impressive 4.5 out of 5 stars.
“We are honored to receive this 4.5-star rating from NCQA,” said Melissa Holmquist, Chief
Executive Officer. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our staff and provider
network, who continually strive to enhance the healthcare experience for our members. We take
great pride in serving the residents of the Upper Peninsula and remain committed to putting our
members’ needs at the forefront of everything we do.”


NCQA’s rating system evaluates health plans based on key factors such as patient experience,
preventive care, and treatment outcomes. These ratings highlight how well health plans improve
patient satisfaction, enhance care quality, and ensure a positive overall healthcare experience.
For a complete list of Medicaid Health Plan rankings, visit NCQA’s official website. The ratings
also include comparisons for Medicare, Commercial, and Exchange Health Plans.


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.