Article: S&P Affirms Health Partners of Philadelphia 'BBpi' FSR.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ --

Standard & Poor's today affirmed its double-'Bpi' financial strength rating on Health Partners of Philadelphia Inc. (HPP).

The rating reflects the HMO's marginal risk-based capitalization and earnings, offset by very strong liquidity.

HPP, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is a non-stock, not-for-profit corporation licensed and operating within the state of Pennsylvania.

Major Rating Factors:

-- HPP's risk-based capitalization is considered marginal, as reflected

by a Standard & Poor's capital adequacy ratio of 84.2 at year-end

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