Inland Empire Health Plan Secures 4-Star NCQA Medicaid Rating for Second Consecutive Year
Event summary
- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) received a 4-star rating from the NCQA for Medicaid Health Plan Ratings 2026, marking the second consecutive year achieving this score.
- IEHP attributes the rating to robust provider support, meaningful member engagement, and strong internal operations.
- The health plan serves 1.4 million residents in San Bernardino and Riverside counties and is one of the top 5 largest Medicaid health plans in the nation.
- IEHP maintains a network of over 10,000 providers and employs nearly 3,600 team members.
The big picture
IEHP's 4-star NCQA rating underscores its commitment to quality and operational excellence in the Medicaid space. As one of the largest Medicaid health plans in the nation, IEHP's performance highlights the growing emphasis on quality metrics and member-centric care in the public health sector. The rating also positions IEHP favorably in a competitive market, particularly as it continues to expand its services and provider network.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Quality
- Whether IEHP can maintain its 4-star rating amidst increasing regulatory and operational challenges.
- Member Engagement
- How IEHP's member engagement strategies will evolve to further enhance care coordination and member satisfaction.
- Operational Efficiency
- The pace at which IEHP can scale its internal operations to support its growing member base and provider network.