Fort Drum has three medical facilities where care is
provided. The Guthrie Ambulatory Health Care Clinic, which sees
soldiers, retirees, and family members; the Connor Troop Medical Clinic (CTMC),
which sees all division/garrison soldiers; and the Aviation Troop Medical Clinic
(ATMC), which sees all aviation troops. There are also two dental
clinics for soldiers, the North Riva Ridge Dental Clinic and the Wilcox Dental
Clinic. There are no hospital facilities on this
installation. Inpatient medical care is provided at civilian
hospitals near Fort Drum.
TRICARE
Family Member Dental Plan (TFMDP)
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 billing 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 Earnings Statement
(LES)showing the dental plan payroll Deduction. Coverage is worldwide
and portable between
assignments. United Concordia Companies, Inc.
(UCCI) 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 TFMDP 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.
For more
information about the TFMDP, contact your
Health Benefits Advisor or in
overseas locations, your servicing overseas dental treatment facility or
Overseas Lead Agent point of contact.
Customer Service can also help
sponsors, family members, installation staff and dental providers with specifics
about the TFMDP."