Veterans Day offers an opportunity to say thank you to those who have served in the United States military in defense of freedom and democracy. The six US Family Health Plan health care systems participate in events throughout the year to celebrate and honor our veterans. For example, Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center, participated in […]
The US Family Health Plan Alliance wishes the brave men and women of the United States Marine Corps a Happy Birthday today as it celebrates 241 years of service to our country. The Alliance thanks all current, former and retired Marines for their service to the nation and for protecting our freedom. While we can […]
The US Family Health Plan Alliance extends Happy Birthday wishes to two branches of our nation’s armed forces. The Alliance salutes both the U.S. Navy, which celebrates its 241st birthday today, and the U.S. Air Force, which celebrated its 69th birthday on September 18. Our country owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to the brave […]
The end of summer brings the excitement of the beginning of another school year for children (and parents) across the country. The US Family Health Plan takes pride in keeping its youngest members – the children of military families across the country – healthy so they can have a productive, stimulating and educational school year. […]
Consistently rated one of the best care programs in customer satisfaction, the US Family Health Plan now boasts two of the highest-rated health insurance plans in the country, according to the independent National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). In NCQA’s Private Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2016–2017, NCQA gave 5 out of 5 ratings to both […]
USFHP Member Minutes Profile U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Charles Halsted, Retired Charles “Chuc” Halsted served three decades in the U.S. Air Force National Guard after four years of active-duty Air Force service. Upon his retirement six years ago, he and his wife, Christine, returned home to Maine and joined the US Family Health […]
Earlier this month, US Family Health Plan Alliance member organizations celebrated Independence Day by participating in patriotic events across the country. In Houston, Christus Health proudly served as title sponsor of the Freedom Over Texas Festival, an annual Fourth of July event that draws more than 50,000 people from across the state and region.[layerslider id=”7″] […]
Former Marine One “Trip Leader” Now Focused on Family’s Health and Happiness in New England When retired Gunnery Sgt. Dan Aronhalt reflects on his 20 years in the military, he remembers the familiar tune of Lynn Anderson’s country song, “(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden,” used notably in the U.S. Marine Corps’ recruiting commercials. […]
USFHP Member Minutes Profile U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Tedford After a 30-year active-duty career in the U.S. Air Force — including eight years as communications chief on Air Force One — Chief Master Sergeant Michael Tedford has enjoyed nearly a decade of retirement with his wife, Katrina, and their children. Retirement has […]
In a recent article for the National Military Family Association (NMFA), US Family Health Plan Alliance CEO Jim Schweiter addressed the series of proposed reforms to the Military Health System that are under consideration as part of the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. In his piece, Schweiter highlights a recent study from the […]