Staying healthy and keeping your family members healthy and happy
are basic to a successful relocation. Often finding the resources and
understanding the regulations for health care in a new location can be daunting.
In this category you should be able to find any health-related resource at your
new location and in the new community. You can explore your insurance options
and learn about providers on your insurance plans.
Dental and medical
services are provided at Hanscom Air Force Base as well as TRICARE information
and guidance. The Boston, MA area is world renowned for the abundance
and quality of medical care found there. Downtown Boston is a 45 minute drive
from Devens in non-rush hour traffic. There are five hospitals within 30 minutes
drive of Devens.
The Devens Reserve Forces Training Area Troop Medical
Clinic is open between the months of May through September for
business. It is operated by the Directorate of Reserve Component
Support and staffed by an Emergency Medical Technician and a physician from West
Point, NY. The clinic provides sick call services, morning and evening, seven
days a week. Services are limited, including primary diagnosis,
treatment capabilities for acute minor illness and injuries, pharmacy dispensing
(limited), observation hold (6 to 8 hours), and patient
education. The clinic does not manage chronic health
care. Military personnel also receive medical treatment at the Dept.
of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic located in Worcester, MA, a 30 minute
drive from Devens.
The TRICARE Family Member Dental Plan (TFMDP) is a
comprehensive and affordable dental plan available to eligible spouses and
children of active duty Uniformed Service members. The TFMDP has cost
shares, benefit maximums and coverage limitations similar to typical group
dental insurance plans. To be eligible for TFMDP enrollment, sponsors
must intend to remain on active duty for at least 24 months and this commitment
must be confirmed by their parent Uniformed Service. enrollment
and/or changes to enrollment can be accomplished by filling out a DD Form 2494
or 2494-1 at the sponsor's servicing personnel office. Please read
these forms carefully as they provide detailed information on enrollment
options, limitations, and when TFMDP coverage begins. Upon enrollment
the sponsor must pay the monthly premium through their Uniformed Services
payroll account; the Government pays 60% of monthly premiums. Before providing
care to family members, some dental providers may ask to see a copy of the
sponsor's Leave and Earning statement showing the dental plan payroll
deduction. Coverage is worldwide and portable between
assignments. United Concordia Companies, Inc. (UCC) administers the
TFMDP. Detailed TFMDP coverage and enrollment information can be
found in the TFMDP benefit booklet. For more information about the
program, visit UCCI's web site or contact them at 1-800-866-8499 for information
on the FTMDP in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, or 1-717-975-5017 (toll call) for information on the TFMDP in all other
locations. In overseas locations, enrolled sponsors and family
members must contact their servicing overseas dental treatment facility and/or
Overseas Lead Agent before seeking treatment from host-nation dental providers,
except for emergency care.