Magellan Behavioral Health Earns Fourth Consecutive NCQA Accreditation

Pennsylvania subsidiary receives full accreditation for quality and performance standards

Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:00pm

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Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania, a Medicaid Managed Behavioral Health Organization, has earned its fourth consecutive full accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The three-year accreditation recognizes Magellan's excellence in continuous quality improvement and adherence to NCQA's rigorous standards.

Why it matters

NCQA accreditation is a highly regarded validation of a health plan's ability to deliver high-quality care and services. This achievement demonstrates Magellan's ongoing commitment to improving member outcomes, supporting its provider network, and advancing health equity in Pennsylvania communities.

The details

To earn full MBHO Accreditation, Magellan underwent a comprehensive review of its quality management, utilization management, credentialing, member rights, and preventive behavioral health services. NCQA's evaluation included rigorous on-site and off-site assessments by a team of medical experts.

  • Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania has now received full NCQA accreditation four times in a row.
  • The latest three-year accreditation term began on March 16, 2026.

The players

Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania, Inc.

A Medicaid Managed Behavioral Health Organization that administers behavioral health benefits in several Pennsylvania counties.

National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)

A private, nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations based on quality and performance standards.

Jim Leonard

CEO for Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania.

Maria Brachelli-Pigeon

Quality improvement director for Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania.

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What they’re saying

“Receiving the full NCQA accreditation for the fourth time reaffirms our team's dedication to continuously improving quality and raising the standard of care for our members.”

— Jim Leonard, CEO for Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania (PR Newswire)

“It's a privilege to work with a team this committed to strong member outcomes, supporting our provider network, and advancing health equity in our communities. Magellan prioritizes infrastructure that supports continual readiness of high-quality standards, including frequent evaluation of opportunities to strengthen the existing programming and improve the service delivery system and overall customer experience.”

— Maria Brachelli-Pigeon, Quality improvement director for Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania (PR Newswire)

What’s next

Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania will continue to maintain its high standards of quality and performance to retain NCQA accreditation when the current three-year term expires.

The takeaway

Magellan's fourth consecutive NCQA accreditation demonstrates its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional behavioral health services and improving outcomes for its Medicaid members in Pennsylvania.