The US Family Health Plan (USFHP) and TRICARE are both programs that provide healthcare coverage for military members and their families. However, they are not the same – USFHP is a network-based program whereas TRICARE is a fee-for-service military health care program.
Here's a quick overview of the differences between USFHP and TRICARE:
• Eligibility: TRICARE is available to military personnel, retirees, and their families, whereas USFHP is limited to active duty family members who live in areas with a USFHP provider network.
• Cost: TRICARE costs are based on the service provided and the plan you select, whereas USFHP requires no cost-sharing from members.
• Coverage: TRICARE covers a wide range of medical services, while USFHP is limited to only those services offered by providers in the USFHP network.
• Benefits: TRICARE offers a range of additional benefits, such as dental and vision coverage, while USFHP covers only the services it has in its network.
• Provider Networks: TRICARE works with a broad network of care providers, while USFHP is only available to members who live in areas with a USFHP provider network.
For more information, you can visit the U.S. Department of Defense TRICARE website (https://www.tricare.mil/) and the USFHP website (https://usfhp.org/).