November 9, 2026 — Elevance Health today named Mike Jones president of its Florida health plan operations, overseeing Medicaid and Medicare businesses across the state. He will lead Simply Healthcare Plans, Clear Health Alliance, Freedom Health, Optimum HealthCare and HealthSun.
Jones will work with state officials, healthcare providers and community organizations to strengthen care coordination, improve quality and support access to healthcare for members across Florida. He has more than 20 years of leadership experience across Medicaid, Medicare and commercial health plans.
Jones joins Elevance Health from Navvis Healthcare, where he served as market president in Florida, overseeing Medicare shared savings and risk-based contracts. Previously, he served as president and CEO of Molina Healthcare of Florida and held senior leadership roles managing Medicaid and Medicare operations across multiple states. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions with UnitedHealthcare, Lumeris and Humana.
“My priority is to work with our Florida teams to build on what is working and find practical ways to improve care and service for our members,” said Jones. “That means listening to members and providers, responding to their needs and making decisions that deliver meaningful improvements in quality, access and the healthcare experience.”
A U.S. Air Force veteran, Jones holds an MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School, a master’s degree in public administration from Webster University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Troy University.
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