Alignment Health Expands Medicare Advantage Coverage to Four New Charlotte-Area Counties for 2027
Key Highlights
- ➤2027 expansion adds Cabarrus, Gaston, Mecklenburg and Rowan counties beginning Jan. 1
- ➤Expansion reaches more than 295,000 additional Medicare beneficiaries
- ➤North Carolina coverage grows to 20 counties and more than 992,000 Medicare beneficiaries
- ➤2027 North Carolina portfolio includes eight Medicare Advantage plans
- ➤North Carolina HMO contract earns a 4.5-out-of-5-star rating
Expert Statements
Dawn Maroney, President of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan
“Every senior deserves healthcare that is personal, compassionate and easy to navigate.”
Dawn Maroney, President of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan
“By expanding into the Charlotte region, we're extending our mission to help more North Carolina seniors live healthier, more independent lives.”
Dawn Maroney, President of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan
“When seniors have the right care, the right support and someone truly looking out for them, they can focus less on the healthcare system and more on living their lives.”
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health Plan, an award-winning Medicare Advantage plan from Alignment Health, today announced its expansion into Cabarrus, Gaston, Mecklenburg and Rowan counties beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The expansion gives more than 295,000 additional people with Medicare access to Alignment's care model, which combines local provider partnerships, personalized support and benefits designed to help seniors stay healthy and independent. Members in the new service area will have in-network access to many high-quality physicians and facilities including Novant Health and Tryon Medical Partners.
With the expansion, Alignment Health Plan will serve 20 North Carolina counties that are home to more than 992,000 Medicare beneficiaries, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data(1). The Charlotte-area expansion brings Alignment into a market encompassing nearly 300,000 Medicare beneficiaries across Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston and Rowan counties, three of which have Medicare Advantage penetration rates above the state average.
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