Alignment Healthcare, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Alignment Health Plan (ALHC) was named a 2026 Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage by U.S. News & World Report in all five states it serves: Arizona, California, Nevada, North Carolina and Texas.

The plan earned multi‑year recognitions including four consecutive years of Best in North Carolina, multiple 5‑star HMO contracts (including two in Nevada), 100% of members enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or higher for a second consecutive year, and nine straight years of 4‑star+ ratings in California. For 2026 Alignment offers 68 plans across 45 counties, reaching more than 8.3 million Medicare‑eligible adults.

Alignment Health Plan (NASDAQ:ALHC) expanded bilingual, culturally attuned primary care for Arizona seniors through a new agreement with Suvida Healthcare, effective Oct 1, 2025. The partnership delivers neighborhood-based, bilingual teams in Maricopa and Pima counties and serves members in select Alignment plans, with additional access for Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes AZPlus starting Jan 1, 2026. Alignment reports it will reach more than 1.06 million Medicare-eligible adults in Arizona in 2026 and its Arizona HMO earned a 4-star CMS rating for 2026. The collaboration is positioned to address language and cultural barriers cited in Alignment’s 2025 survey and expand primary care access for Hispanic seniors.

Alignment Health Plan (NASDAQ:ALHC) and Intermountain Health launched a co-branded 5-star Medicare Advantage HMO for Medicare-eligible adults in Clark County, Nevada, effective Jan 1, 2026.

Key benefits include $0 monthly premium, $0 primary/specialist/urgent-care copays, 60 one-way rides for approved medical visits, caregiver reimbursement, a $25 monthly healthy groceries/home allowance, and a $200 annual FLEX card for ancillary services. The plan uses Intermountain’s network (65 clinics) and Alignment’s Nevada footprint (300+ PCPs, 1,900 specialists) and is Alignment’s second 5-star plan in the state. AEP runs Oct 15–Dec 7, 2025; coverage starts Jan 1, 2026.

Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) announced that 100% of its Medicare Advantage members are enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or higher for the second consecutive year, based on 2026 Star Ratings published by CMS on Oct. 9, 2025.

Key highlights: California HMO (representing 81% of membership) has kept a 4-star-or-higher rating for nine straight years; Alignment added a second 5-star HMO in Nevada; a Nevada/North Carolina HMO kept a 5-star rating for a fourth year; and a first-year eligible Texas HMO earned 4.5 stars. Enrollment data are as of September 2025.

Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) has scheduled its third quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, October 30, 2025, after the market closes. The company will host a conference call at 5 p.m. EDT to discuss the results.

Investors can access the live audio webcast through the company's investor relations website at ir.alignmenthealth.com. A replay of the call will be available for approximately 12 months following the event.

Alignment Health (NYSE:ALHC) has announced its 2026 Medicare Advantage product portfolio, featuring 68 plan options across 45 counties in five states. The plans will be available to nearly 8.3 million Medicare-eligible adults during the annual enrollment period from October 15 through December 7, 2025.

Key highlights include 24 special needs plans (SNPs), expanded Part B rebates of up to $185, and new offerings such as the Heart & Diabetes Care HMO C-SNP in Southern California and Total Dual+ HMO D-SNP in Texas. The company is also launching a new co-branded plan with Intermountain Health in Nevada and maintaining comprehensive supplemental benefits including dental coverage with allowances up to $4,000.

All members receive exclusive access to the ACCESS On-Demand Concierge program at no additional cost, providing 24/7 support, virtual care, and an all-in-one debit card for various benefits at over 74,000 retailers.

Alignment Health (NASDAQ:ALHC) has released its 2025 Social Threats to Aging Well in America survey, revealing critical challenges facing U.S. seniors. The study, which surveyed over 2,200 Americans aged 65+, identified three major barriers to senior health: aging in place (64%), limited medical care access (60%), and economic insecurity (51%).

The survey highlighted concerning statistics: 26% of seniors with medical debt owe amounts equal to 4+ months of living expenses, up 8 points from 2024. Additionally, 2 in 5 seniors experiencing loneliness report health impacts, and 20% of seniors report feeling depressed. Transportation issues (31%) and lack of support (34%) were also identified as significant challenges.

Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC) has appointed Matt Eyles as Executive Vice President of Government and Business Strategy, effective September 29, 2025. In this newly created position, Eyles will report to CEO John Kao and lead the company's strategic engagement in healthcare policy at federal and state levels.

Eyles brings over 30 years of healthcare experience and previously served as President & CEO of AHIP, where he led the national association representing health insurance providers. During his five-year tenure at AHIP, he was recognized among the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for five consecutive years (2018-2022). His prior experience includes executive roles at Avalere Health, Coventry Health Care/Aetna, and Wyeth/Pfizer.

Alignment Health (NYSE:ALHC) has been named to Newsweek's World's Most Trustworthy Companies list for the third consecutive year, highlighting excellence in customer, investor, and employee trust. The Medicare Advantage provider currently serves over 223,000 members across five states: Arizona, California, Nevada, North Carolina, and Texas.

The company has achieved significant recognition, with 100% of members enrolled in 4-star or higher rated plans and maintaining a 4.9/5 Google rating. Recent accolades include the 2025 PQA Laura Cranston Excellence Award, Senior Choice Gold Awards in multiple states, and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a Best Insurance Company.