US Family Health Plan
USFHP
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A TRICARE Prime option offered through designated healthcare networks in specific geographic areas.
Full Definition
The US Family Health Plan (USFHP) is a TRICARE Prime option available through networks of community-based, not-for-profit healthcare systems in six designated areas across the United States. USFHP provides comprehensive health coverage similar to TRICARE Prime but through its own network of civilian providers.
USFHP is available through these organizations: • Martin's Point Health Care (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, portions of New York) • Brighton Marine Health Center (eastern Massachusetts) • St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers (New York City area) • CHRISTUS Health (southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana) • Pacific Medical Clinics (Puget Sound area, Washington) • Johns Hopkins Medicine (Maryland, Washington DC, portions of Pennsylvania and Virginia)
Key features of USFHP: • No enrollment fees for any beneficiary category • Minimal or no out-of-pocket costs for most services • Own network of civilian providers (not the standard TRICARE network) • Prescription drug coverage included • No claims to file when using USFHP providers • Preventive care fully covered
USFHP enrollees receive care primarily through the plan's own provider network rather than Military Treatment Facilities or the standard TRICARE civilian network. This can be advantageous for beneficiaries who prefer community-based healthcare delivery.
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