US Family Health Plan of Southern New England

11/11/2024

TRICARE Open Season begins today!

If you aren’t already enrolled in US Family Health Plan or another TRICARE Prime® option, or you want to change TRICARE plans, you can enroll during Open Season for the Plan Year starting January 1, 2025.

Contact your Benefits Advisor now at www.usfamilyhealth.org/advisors to learn about your TRICARE options.

11/11/2024

On Veterans Day, we celebrate and honor all who have served our country. Thank you for your service to our country.

09/04/2024

Whatever your child’s age, it’s hard to understand a healthy amount of screen time. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers a new chart for all ages, based on the “5 C's” of media use: It focuses on the child, the content, ways to calm down, what media is crowding out, and ongoing communication.

Learn more at:

The "5 Cs" offers easy-to-remember, age-based media guidance tips for parents. It's based on research and what we know supports family relationships, social-emotional development and mental health. Learn how to use this guidance, which is available for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, school-age....

08/28/2024

All Americans can call or text the National Su***de Prevention Line at 988 if they or someone they care about is experiencing a mental health crisis or is at risk of su***de.

Specialized help is available for military veterans and their families by phone at 988 (then press 1), by text at 838255, or online chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net.

08/21/2024

We’re proud of our US Family Health Plan extras, including chiropractic care and discounts on acupuncture, eyewear, nutritional counseling, hearing aids, and massage therapy. Go to https://www.usfamilyhealth.org/extras/ to learn more.

06/18/2024

Now that warmer weather is here, you’re likely to start using your grill. A review of some safety tips can help you grill safely and enjoy that outdoor meal. Learn more at:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/grilling-food-safely

04/25/2024

On top of their full TRICARE Prime benefits, our members have discounts on acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, eyeglasses, and more. Learn the details at usfamilyhealth.org/about-the-plan/extras/.

04/11/2024

US Family Health Plan provides the full TRICARE Prime benefit, plus exclusive extras like chiropractic, and discounts on acupuncture, massage therapy, and more.

Our local field rep, Mark Wasnock, SCPO, USN (Ret.), can tell you more on Thursday, April 18. Attend this helpful Q&A any time between 10 am and 2 pm at the Hanscom Commons, 1419 Kirtland Street, Building 1425, at Hanscom AFB in Massachusetts. Bring your questions!

04/03/2024

Welcome to April, the Month of the Military Child! If you’re the parent or caretaker of a military child, these resources provide special guidance for you:

National Military Family Association at militaryfamily.org

Military Kids Connect at militarykidsconnect.health.mil

12/05/2023

November 13 through December 12 is Open Season for enrollment in US Family Health Plan (TRICARE Prime). Go to usfamilyhealth.org for the details or call 1-888-815-5510 today!

08/31/2023

Is US Family Health Plan the right TRICARE option for you? Our knowledgeable reps can help you decide. Go to https://www.org/connect-with-us/attend-a-qa/ for our schedule of live online webinars and local in-person Q&As.

07/20/2023

Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet more than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States. These tips from the CDC can help you stay safe.

Learn about heat-related illness and how to stay cool and safe in hot weather. [short URL]