Medical And Dental
Overview
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.
TRICARE hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.
to 8 p.m. eastern time.
The National toll-free numbers are:
TRICARE Prime Remote 1-888-363-2273 (active
duty and family members typically 50 miles from a military
treatment facility)
Mail-Order Pharmacy 1-866-363-8667
TRICARE Dental Program 1-800-866-8499
(eligible family members of active duty, Selected Reserve,
Individual Ready Reserve and eligible family members)
Retiree Dental Plan 1-888-838-8737 (uniformed
service retirees and eligible family members)
TRICARE for Life 1-888-363-5433 (uniformed
service beneficiary, age 65, Medicare-eligible, and have
Medicare Part B)
Senior Pharmacy Program 1-877-363-5433
HIPA 1-888-363-4472 (for privacy matters)
Eligibility (DEERS) 1-800-538-9552
TRICARE Overseas toll-free number for
WESTPAC, Europe, Canada/Latin America and Puerto Rico/Virgin
Islands is 1-888-777-8343.
The TRICARE group of programs include:
Pharmacy
Dental
TRICARE for Life
TRICARE Prime Remote
TRICARE Overseas
Continued Health Care Benefit Program (after separation
from active duty or loss of eligibility)
Prime Travel and Non-Medical Attendant Entitlements (available
for travel costs in connection with specialized treatment
outside of 100 miles radius)
Information about all of these can be found at the TRICARE web site.
The TRICARE Active Duty Family Member Dental Plan (TADFMDP)
is a comprehensive dental plan available to the spouse
and children of active duty members of the Uniformed Services.
This plan is administered by United Concordia Companies,
Inc. in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. It is a voluntary Comprehensive
dental plan available to family members of all active
duty Uniformed Services personnel. When the active duty
member (sponsor) enrolls family members in the FMDP, a
monthly premium is paid through payroll deduction. The
plan has cost shares, maximums, and limitations similar
to typical civilian dental group plans. The amount covered
by the plan ranges from 100 percent to 50 percent, depending
on the type of service. Health Benefits Advisor, Hanscom
Air Force Base, MA can be reached at 781-377-4714/2120,
DSN 478-4714/2120.
Soldiers and family members may seek medical treatment through the civilian treatment provider or hospital of their choice using TRICARE.
A listing of TRICARE affiliated providers in the Devens area is available either from Army Community Service, Devens, 0630-1600, M-F, or from the TRICARE Health Benefits Advisor, Hanscom Air Force Base at (781) 377-4714/2120, 0800-1630, M-F.
Family members have several options for medical care.
TRICARE BASIC: This is standard. You choose your own health care provider with the limitation that the provider must be a registered TRICARE provider. Not all physicians choose to register with TRICARE. Bills from unregistered providers will NOT be covered, reimbursed, cost shared or paid in any form.(This is public law.) When using TRICARE, families have an annual deductible amount that varies by the sponsor's rank. Please note that the deductible year is a military fiscal year, 1 October -30 September. In addition to a deductible, there will be a percentage co-payment that you will be responsible for. The lowest co-payments will be from TRICARE Preferred Providers. These are health care providers who have agreed to a negotiated discount. Please note that unless you specifically elect another option TRICARE standard is what you will be enrolled in.
At this time, services are available at Hanscom Air Force Bases. However, you should be aware that Hanscom is a Medical Clinic, not a hospital. Other than routine care and pediatric services, most specialty areas require referral to a civilian physician.
Emergency Numbers:
Dial 9 911 for emergency service. The first 9 to get an outside line.
DOD Police 978-796-3333
Patriot Ambulance: (978) 772-8909
State Police: 978-772-8800
Fire Department: 978-772-4600
Poison Control: 1-800-682-9211
Central Dispatch: 978-772-4
There are no Medical or Dental Services on Devens.
Active duty soldiers can receive dental services by calling
the Dental Clinic, Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, (781) 377-3396,
DSN 478-3396 for an appointment. For family member dental
care, call TRICARE Active Duty Family Member Dental Plan
at 800-866-8499, or the Health Benefits Advisor, Hanscom
Air Force Base, MA, (781)377-4714, DSN 478-4714 for benefits
and enrollment information, and a list of dentists belonging
to the program. Call 1-800-DENTIST (336-8478) for dentist
information.
Medical Services/Directory - on Installation
There are no Medical or Dental Services on Devens.
Soldiers and family members may seek medical treatment through the civilian treatment provider or hospital of their choice using Tricare. A listing of TRICARE affiliated providers in the Devens area is available either from Army Community Service, Devens, (978) 796-2107, 0730-1600, M-F, or from the TRICARE Health Benefits Advisor, Hanscom Air Force Base at (781) 377-4714/2120, 0800-1630, M-F.
The closest hospital to Devens is the Deaconess-Nashoba Community Hospital in Ayer, MA, five miles away. Their telephone number is (978)772-0200. There are five other hospitals within thirty minutes drive of Devens. They are Emerson Hospital in Concord, Leominster Hospital in Leominster, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester Medical Center, and St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester.
Additionally some of the best hospitals in the world are located one hour away in Boston, MA.
Emergency Numbers:
Dial 9 911 for emergency service. The first 9 to get an outside line.
Patriot Ambulance: (978) 772-8909 State Police: 978-772-8800 Fire Department: 978-772-4600 Poison Control: 1-800-682-9211 Central Dispatch: 978-772-4500
| Clinic |
POC |
Number |
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Family Member Dental Plan/United Concordia |
TRICARE Office |
781-377-2120 |
TRICARE Service Center |
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781-377-2120 |
Troop Medical Clinic, open May-Sep |
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(978) 796-2577 |
For more Web site information
on this subject, visit
Hanscom Air Force Base
http://www.hanscom.af.mil
Dental Services/Directory - on Installation
There are no Medical or Dental Services on Devens.
Active duty soldiers can receive dental services by calling
the Dental Clinic, Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, (781) 377-3396,
DSN 478-3396 for an appointment. For family member dental
care, call TRICARE Active Duty Family Member Dental Plan
at 800-866-8499, or the Health Benefits Advisor, Hanscom
Air Force Base, MA, (781)377-4714, DSN 478-4714 for benefits
and enrollment information, and a list of dentists belonging
to the program. Call 1-800-DENTIST (336-8478) for dentist
information.
Health Benefits Advisor, Wellness, and CHAMPUS/TRICARE Programs
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 emergencies.
The TRICARE Active Duty Family Member Dental Plan (TADFMDP) is a comprehensive
dental plan available to the spouse and children of active duty members of
the Uniformed Services. This plan is administered by United Concordia Companies,
Inc. in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. It is a voluntary Comprehensive dental plan
available to family members of all active duty Uniformed Services personnel.
When the active duty member (sponsor) enrolls family members in the FMDP,
a monthly premium is paid through payroll deduction. The plan has cost shares,
maximums, and limitations similar to typical civilian dental group plans.
The amount covered by the plan ranges from 100 percent to 50 percent, depending
on the type of service. Health Benefits Advisor, Hanscom Air Force Base,
MA can be reached at 781-377-4714/2120, DSN 478-4714/2120.
The Health Benefits Advisor for TRICARE for the Fort Devens is located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. Soldiers and their family members choose medical facilities depending on where they live. Hanscom Air Force Base has some facilities and TRICARE Providers provide the rest.
Upon arriving to Devens hand carry enrollment forms to Hanscom. Advisor enrollment forms may be obtained through:
Sierra Military health Services TELE: 1-888-999-5195 or the website located in the detail record listening.
Community Hospitals
The closest hospital to Devens is the Deaconess-Nashoba Community Hospital in Ayer, MA, five miles away. Their telephone number is (978)772-0200. There are five other hospitals within thirty minutes drive of Devens.
Name : Deaconess-Nashoba Hospital |
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Address : 200 Groton Road |
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City : Ayer |
State : MA |
Zip : 01432 |
Phone : (978) 772-0200, |
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WWW Link : http://www.nashoba.caregroup.org/about_nashoba.asp |
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Proximity To Site: 8 minutes |
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Name : Emerson Hospital |
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Address : Route 2 |
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City : Concord |
State : MA |
Zip : 01742 |
Phone : (978) 369-1400 |
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Proximity To Site: 30 minutes |
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Name : Leominster Hospital |
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Address : 60 Hospital Road |
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City : Leominster |
State : MA |
Zip : 01453 |
Phone : (978) 466-2730 |
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Proximity To Site: 15 minutes |
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