Answers For Employers

About Our New Name

Q: Why did Preferred Care change its name to MVP Health Care?

A: In 2006, our companies combined. And now, as we continue to launch new products, services and benefits across our combined service area, we need to simplify to just one name – to be more efficient and less confusing for you, our customers, and the many doctors and hospitals in our network. We became MVP Health Care on April 30, 2009.

Q: In simplifying to one name, why did you choose “MVP Health Care” instead of “Preferred Care”?

A: Both MVP and Preferred Care are top-rated, well-known and well-liked brand names in their own service areas. We chose the name of the larger plan to make this transition as easy as possible.

Q: What does “MVP” stand for?

A: When MVP began 25 years ago in eastern New York state, it was called Mohawk Valley Physicians Health Plan. As the service area expanded beyond the Mohawk Valley, the name changed to MVP Health Care. MVP is headquartered in Schenectady, N.Y., near Albany.

Q: Can you tell me more about MVP?

A: MVP Health Care is an independent, not-for-profit company servicing more than 740,000 members in New York state, Vermont and New Hampshire, including 330,000 members in the Greater Rochester area. MVP and Preferred Care are alike in many ways. Like Preferred Care, MVP was recently designated one of America’s Best Health Plans by U.S.News & World Report. Both companies were rated “Excellent” by the National Committee for Quality Assurance in 2008. Both companies are known for being wellness-oriented, innovative and customer-focused.