Alignment Health Plan and Astrana Health Partner to Expand Access to Trusted Local Care for California Seniors

Alignment Healthcare (ALHC) announced a provider arrangement with Astrana Health to expand California members’ in-network care access beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

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Alignment Healthcare (ALHC) announced a provider arrangement with Astrana Health to expand California members’ in-network care access beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

The arrangement covers Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Members will have access to Astrana’s network of 3,000 primary care providers and 6,500 specialists, including physicians offering multilingual care. The arrangement supports multiple Alignment plans, including the new Central Health Harmony plan for Chinese-, Korean- and Vietnamese-speaking seniors in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Through Astrana-affiliated practices and other network providers, that plan’s members will have access to more than 600 primary care physicians offering care in those languages.

Key Figures

Service start: Jan. 1, 2027 Counties served: 7 counties Primary care providers: 3,000 providers +3 more

Service start

Jan. 1, 2027

Collaboration across seven California counties

Counties served

7 counties

Northern and Southern California

Primary care providers

3,000 providers

Astrana network available in-network

Specialists

6,500 specialists

Astrana network available in-network

In-language primary care physicians

More than 600 physicians

Available to Central Health Harmony members

People with Medicare in service area

More than 3.7 million people

Seven-county service area; CMS data as of September 2026

Historical Context

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Key Terms

medicare advantage, hmo, value-based care

3 terms

medicare advantage regulatory

"a provider arrangement with Astrana Health ... for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries"

Medicare Advantage is a type of health insurance plan offered by private companies that covers services traditionally provided by government-run Medicare. Think of it as a bundled package that combines hospital, doctor, and other medical care into one plan, often with added benefits. For investors, it matters because the popularity and profitability of these plans can influence healthcare companies and the broader health insurance industry.

hmo regulatory

"Central Health Harmony (HMO), Alignment’s new Medicare Advantage plan"

HMO stands for Health Maintenance Organization, a type of managed health insurance plan that gives members access to a network of doctors and hospitals for a fixed premium and generally requires using in-network providers or referrals for specialists. Investors watch HMO performance because membership levels, cost controls and care network agreements directly affect revenue, profit margins and regulatory exposure—think of it as a subscription service that must balance member satisfaction with cost containment.

value-based care medical

"a leading value-based care organization with deep roots in California"

A health-care delivery approach that rewards providers for keeping patients healthy and improving outcomes instead of charging for each test or visit. For investors, it matters because it shifts where profits and losses come from—favoring providers and technologies that lower long-term costs, prevent complications, and demonstrate measurable results; think of it like paying a contractor only when the house stays sound, which changes who wins and loses financially.

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New collaboration expands access to multilingual, community-based care across seven Northern and Southern California counties

ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health Plan, an award-winning Medicare Advantage (MA) plan from Alignment Health, today announced a provider arrangement with Astrana Health, a leading value-based care organization with deep roots in California, that will expand in-network access to primary and specialty care for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries across Southern and Northern California. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the collaboration will serve members in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

California’s older adults are increasingly diverse, with nearly 4 in 10 speaking a language other than English at home, according to the California Department of Aging. Through its arrangement with Astrana, Alignment is expanding access to physicians rooted in the communities they serve, many of whom offer multilingual and culturally responsive care. Members across the seven-county service area will have in-network access to Astrana's network of 3,000 primary care providers and 6,500 specialists. The service area is home to more than 3.7 million people with Medicare, according to data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as of September 2026.¹

“Every senior deserves access to high-quality care that is personal, connected and delivered by providers they know and trust,” said Dawn Maroney, president of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan. “By partnering with Astrana, we are expanding access to trusted local physicians across more California communities while pairing that care with the coordinated support, actionable clinical insights and personalized service that help our members navigate their care and achieve better health outcomes.”

“For decades, our affiliated physicians have cared for California’s diverse communities, often in the languages their patients speak at home,” said Brandon Sim, president and CEO of Astrana Health. “This partnership with Alignment Health opens a new channel of access to those trusted local doctors across seven counties and brings our value-based care model to more Medicare Advantage members, helping prove that high-quality, high-value care can be delivered close to home.”

Care That Reflects California’s Diverse Communities

The provider arrangement will support members across multiple Alignment plans, including Central Health Harmony (HMO), Alignment’s new Medicare Advantage plan designed for Chinese-, Korean- and Vietnamese-speaking seniors in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Through Astrana-affiliated practices and other network providers, Central Health Harmony members will have access to more than 600 in-language primary care physicians.

Trusted Local Care Across California

• Southern California: Through Astrana’s affiliated medical groups, Alignment Health is expanding access to coordinated, community-based care for Medicare beneficiaries across Southern California. These provider networks reflect the diversity of the communities they serve, offering culturally responsive care and multilingual support while meeting the needs of members who prefer care in English. Allied Pacific of California IPA, one of the largest physician networks in the San Gabriel Valley, has cared for patients since 1992, with providers offering care in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese and Spanish. Daehan Prospect Medical Group provides care across Orange and Los Angeles counties, with strong ties to Korean American communities, while Prospect Nuestra Familia Medical Group offers locally based care with experience supporting Hispanic communities with services available in both Spanish and English. In the Inland Empire, Alpha Care Medical Group provides another established local network for Medicare beneficiaries.
• Northern California: Alignment is continuing to strengthen access to care in Northern California. Through its arrangements with Astrana Health and Bay Area Care Partners in Santa Clara County, as well as its relationship with All American Medical Group (AAMG) in San Francisco and San Mateo counties, Alignment is expanding access to trusted primary and specialty care providers across the area.

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, with coverage taking effect Jan. 1, 2027. To learn more about Alignment Health Plan’s 2027 Medicare Advantage plans, please visit alignmenthealthplan.com or call 1-888-979-2247.²

About Alignment Health

Alignment Health is championing a new path in senior care that empowers members to age well and live their most vibrant lives. A consumer brand name of Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC), Alignment Health’s mission-focused team makes high-quality, low-cost care a reality for its Medicare Advantage members every day. Based in California, the company partners with nationally recognized and trusted local providers to deliver coordinated care, powered by its customized care model, 24/7 concierge care team and purpose-built technology, AVA®. As it expands its offerings and grows its national footprint, Alignment upholds its core values of leading with a serving heart and putting the senior first. For more information, visit www.alignmenthealth.com.

About Astrana Health

Astrana Health is a physician-centric, AI-powered healthcare company committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Built from the physician’s perspective, Astrana combines its scalable care delivery infrastructure, proprietary technology platform, and aligned provider networks to enable proactive, preventive care at scale – improving patient outcomes, enhancing patient experiences, supporting provider well-being, and driving greater value across the healthcare system.

Today, Astrana supports more than 20,000 providers and approximately 1.5 million patients in value-based care arrangements through its affiliated provider networks, management services organization, and integrated care delivery clinics spanning primary, specialty, and ancillary care. Together, Astrana is building the healthcare system we all deserve – one that delivers better care, better experiences, and better outcomes for all. For more information, visit www.astranahealth.com.

Media Contacts:
Alignment Health
Jerry Slowey
publicrelations@ahcusa.com

Astrana Health
Investor Relations 
investors@astranahealth.com

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¹ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Advantage/Part D Contract and Enrollment Data, September 2026 MA State/County Penetration
² Alignment Health Plan is an HMO, HMO POS, HMO C-SNP, HMO D-SNP and PPO plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the California, Nevada, North Carolina and Texas Medicaid programs. Enrollment in Alignment Health Plan depends on contract renewal. Other providers are available in our network(s).