2011 Consumer Guide - Child Health Plus in New York City

Ratings

Health Plan Preventive and Well-Care for Children Quality of Care Provided to Members with Illnesses Overall Rating
Infant and Toddler Care Preschool and Middle Childhood Care Adolescent Care Dental Care Asthma Care Care of Common Cold & Sore Throat
Affinity Health Plan Three stars - above average Two stars - average Two stars - average Three stars - above average Two stars - average Two stars - average 78%
Amerigroup New York Two stars - average One star - below average One star - below average One star - below average Two stars - average Two stars - average 50%
Empire One star - below average Two stars - average One star - below average One star - below average Two stars - average Two stars - average 50%
Fidelis Care New York Three stars - above average Three stars - above average Three stars - above average Three stars - above average Two stars - average Three stars - above average 94%
HIP (EmblemHealth) Two stars - average Two stars - average Two stars - average One star - below average Three stars - above average Three stars - above average 72%
Health Plus Three stars - above average Two stars - average Three stars - above average One star - below average One star - below average Three stars - above average 72%
Healthfirst PHSP, Inc. Two stars - average One star - below average One star - below average Three stars - above average Two stars - average Two stars - average 61%
MetroPlus Health Plan Three stars - above average Two stars - average Two stars - average One star - below average Two stars - average Three stars - above average 72%
Neighborhood Health Providers Three stars - above average Two stars - average Three stars - above average One star - below average Two stars - average One star - below average 67%
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Two stars - average Two stars - average Two stars - average One star - below average Two stars - average Two stars - average 61%
WellCare of New York Two stars - average One star - below average One star - below average One star - below average Three stars - above average Two stars - average 56%

Key

More stars mean better health plan performance.

Indicator Rating
Three stars Above average
Two stars Average
One star Below average

Notes

  • Ratings are based on a comparison of plan rates to statewide averages.
  • The Quality ratings are from information submitted by the health plans.
  • Patient Satisfaction ratings are from a member survey conducted for the Department of Health.
  • The quality of care measures used in this guide represent some, but not all of the measures from health plans. For additional information about the individual measures included in each category, please see the New York State Department of Health's website.

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