US Family Health Plan TRICARE® Expands throughout Texas and Louisiana

US Family Health Plan (USFHP) TRICARE®, CHRISTUS Health affiliate, announces its new expansion throughout 239 zip codes throughout Texas and Louisiana.

“This expansion is significant and gives thousands of eligible military beneficiaries a new choice for their health care coverage,” said Ron Hirasaki, vice president, product management and marketing sales for CHRISTUS Health Plan and USFHP. “We are honored to provide quality and accessible CHRISTUS health care to the local military community whose dedication and service protect our country every day.”

From Nov. 13 to Dec. 12, retired military beneficiaries, their eligible family members, and active-duty family members can enroll in USFHP TRICARE®.

As part of the CHRISTUS Health network, beneficiaries of US Family Health Plan (USFHP) TRICARE® have access to more than 18,000 CHRISTUS Health and in-network providers, TRICARE Prime benefits with added dental, vision, hearing discounts, and mobile behavior health services with support from local representatives.

“For more than 40 years, US Family Health Plan has been expanding access to high quality, patient-focused medical care which is a foundational element of CHRISTUS Health, and offering this health care option to military families and retirees is an honor for us,” said Hirasaki. “The mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, and first and foremost, we want beneficiaries to get the coverage they need. We are excited to be able to grow to reach new members, and we will continue to work diligently to ensure we are here to meet their needs.”