US Family Health Plan News

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Karyn Beckley

206-621-4544

karynb@pacmed.org

Click here to read about a provision in the proposed defense department budget for fiscal year 2012 that if implemented would impact future US Family Health Plan beneficiaries.

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Oct 25, 2011

Military Beneficiaries Rate US Family Health Plan Among Highest in Nation for Member Satisfaction

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 25, 2011) — The US Family Health Plan, a Department of Defense health care option available to military family members in six areas across America, has achieved a 2011 aggregate member satisfaction rating of 91.4 percent — 42.8 percent higher than the national average for satisfaction with managed care plans, compared to the 216 plans documented in the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) 2011 Quality Compass Report. Read More »

Sep 30, 2011

New TRICARE Prime Enrollees Pay Adjusted Annual Fees

In accordance with changes authorized in February 2011, the Department of Defense announced today military retirees enrolling in TRICARE® Prime after Oct. 1, 2011, will begin paying an additional $2.50 per month for individual members and $5 per month for members and family. This change does not affect any retiree currently enrolled and only affects future enrollees. Active duty service members will continue to receive health care with no out of pocket costs. Click here to read the Enrollment Fee Fact Sheet. Read More »

Sep 19, 2011

New Prescription Drug Copayments Effective October 1, 2011

In August 2011, a change was made to the prescription drug copayments for all military health plans. This change was approved by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. US Family Health plan members' prescription drug copayments will change effective October 1, 2011. Read More »

Mar 31, 2011

USFHP Featured in Managed Care Magazine

March, 2011: USFHP was featured in this month's edition of Managed Care magazine. "Few health plans have the benefit of tracking their members for decades, let alone an entire lifespan. US Family Health Plan (USFHP), one of three managed care plan options under TRICARE, the system that provides civilian health care benefits to military personnel, retirees, and their families, has used that unique advantage to pilot extraordinarily successful methods." Read More »

Feb 16, 2011

Provision in the Proposed Defense Department Budget for FY 2012

February 16, 2011: Because of our commitment to you, our beneficiaries, as well as to quality, sustainable health care, we want to make you aware of a provision in the proposed Defense Department budget for Fiscal Year 2012 that if implemented would impact future US Family Health Plan beneficiaries. Read More »

Nov 30, 2010

Patient-Centered Care Leads to 91 Percent Member Satisfaction Rate for US Family Health Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. (11/30/2010) - While America continues to seek solutions to the need for low-cost, high-quality healthcare, a storied history of delivering patient-centered care to uniformed services families has helped garner exemplary member satisfaction ratings year after year for the US Family Health Plan. Read More »

Apr 03, 2010

Tricare Meets Health Care Bill’s Standards, Gates Says

From the American Forces Press Service. WASHINGTON, March 22, 2010 – The Tricare military health plan meets the standards set by the health care reform bill the House of Representatives passed last night, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Read More »

Jul 01, 2009

PacMed Among Top 100 Best Places to Work

SEATTLE (July 1, 2009) — Pacific Medical Centers (PacMed), which administers the US Family Health Plan, a comprehensive, Department of Defense-sponsored healthcare plan for military family members in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Washington, announced today Read More »

Dec 11, 2007

Health Plan for Local Military Families Ranks Among America’s Best

SEATTLE, WA (December 11 2007) – Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (US Family Health Plan) at Pacific Medical Centers today announced a member-satisfaction survey that gives it one of the highest rankings in the United States and reveals its members as among the most loyal nationwide. The recent, independent survey of members gave the Plan an 88.8 percent overall satisfaction rating, well above the national average. Read More »

Mar 17, 2004

US Family Health Plan Enhances Service Areas, Facilities and Operations

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 17, 2004) – US Family Health Plan (www.usfhp.com ) today announced the implementation of several strategies that improve the availability of health care options to military beneficiaries. The Plan finalized the augmentation of services in several geographic areas, instigated new operational improvements and completed key renovation efforts to answer the needs of active-duty personnel, retirees and their eligible family members. Read More »

Sep 16, 2003

Virginia Mason Named “Preferred Hospital Provider”

Pacific Medical Centers (formerly PacMed Clinics) is very pleased to announce that Virginia Mason Medical Center, one of the nation's premier hospitals, will be its preferred hospital provider starting in December 2003. Read More »

Aug 09, 2003

US Family Health Plan Now Available in Marysville!

US Family Health Plan members may now access primary care services in Marysville. Through a unique partnership with the Medalia Marysville center, members have guaranteed access to skilled civilian providers right in the neighborhood. You will still receive the high quality care you expect from US Family Health Plan providers. For more information, call 1-888-95-USFHP. Read More »

Jul 23, 2003

US Family Health Plan Presents Vital Signs of Member Satisfaction - Highest Ratings Ever

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2003) - US Family Health Plan today reports 2003 member satisfaction ratings of 88 percent, which for the tenth straight year, is significantly higher than the national average for health plans as reported by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Demonstrated by member testimonials and the latest survey results, US Family Health Plan remains a viable and stable TRICARE Prime option available to families of active-duty military, retirees and their eligible family members across the United States. Read More »

Jul 03, 2003

US Family Health Plan Offers Members Efficient Access to Plan Information through the Web site

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 03, 2003) – The Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (US Family Health Plan) today announces the availability of new member service tools online at www.usfhp.com. Enhancements to the Web site feature a variety of interactive elements including doctor search tools, access to updated Plan information and educational resources for members. Read More »

Jun 17, 2003

Family Members of Active Duty Reservists Now Eligible for Healthcare Benefits from US Family Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 17, 2003) – The Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (US Family Health Plan) announces the eligibility of activated reservists' family members for healthcare benefits—effective immediately. A TRICARE Prime option, US Family Health Plan is available to families of active-duty military, retirees and their eligible family members in six geographic service areas across the United States. Read More »