How many members are in the Tufts Health Plan?

As of May 2019, the organization had over 1 million members. The Tufts Health Plan network includes 110 hospitals and 51,000+ health care providers.

What happened to Tufts Health Plan?

Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care are now part of one combined organization. For the time being, however, Tufts and Harvard Pilgrim will continue to operate as separate companies and keep their current respective company names. A new name for the combined company is expected in the coming months.

Is Tufts Health Plan the same as MassHealth?

With Tufts Health Together, our MassHealth plan, you get all the benefits of MassHealth, including: Visits to doctors and specialists. Prescription drugs for kids ($1 to $3.65* copayment for ages 21 and over)

Is Tufts Health together an HMO or PPO?

Tufts Health Plan offers several HMO plans and an Access PPO plan. Just call 1-800-890-6600 (TTY: 711).

Is Tufts a good health insurance?

Scoring 88 out of 100, Tufts Health Plan Direct emerges as the top health insurance provider in Massachusetts. It stands out for its affordable rates, low maximum out-of-pocket costs and extraordinary claims processing.

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Is Tufts Health Plan only in Massachusetts?

With headquarters in Massachusetts, Tufts Health Plan also serves members in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Why is Tufts Medical Center closing?

The Tufts line for patients and families is 866-978-2339 and the BCH line is 617-355-5437. Tufts announced its decision in January to close its 41-bed Tufts Children's Hospital, citing less demand for pediatric care and increasing demand for adult care.

Who did Tufts merge with?

Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim are now one organization. We are excited and optimistic about our future, and we believe our new organization will bring more value to you and the communities we serve.

What is the new name for Tufts Health?

(November 14, 2023) — Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, today announced that its Tufts Health Unify product, available to Massachusetts residents ages 21-64 who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, will change its name to Tufts Health One Care effective ...

What hospital is Tufts affiliated with?

We have four other major academic partners: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Maine Medical Center, Newton Wellesley Hospital, South Shore Hospital, and many other highly-rated teaching partners (listed below).

Is Tufts Health Plan part of UnitedHealthcare?

As you may know, Tufts Health Freedom Plan was sold to UnitedHealthcare effective Jan. 1, 2021, and was renamed UnitedHealthcare Freedom Health Plan. Tufts Health Freedom Plan provided administrative support during a transition period that ended on June 30, 2022.

Can I use Tufts Health Plan in Florida?

Members seeking health care services in Massachusetts, Rhode Island or New Hampshire can use providers within the Tufts Health Plan network at an in-network cost share. Members seeking health care services in all other states can use providers within the Cigna PPO network at an in-network cost share.

What kind of insurance is Tufts?

Tufts Health Plan is one of the nation's most highly rated nonprofit health insurance companies, known for delivering high-quality health care and an outstanding member experience. We offer a broad range of health care plans and coverage options to individuals and employer groups in the region and nationally.

Is Tufts a PPO?

Because your plan is a PPO, you can choose any doctor and go to any hospital in the Tufts Health Plan provider network or outside of our network. Even though it's not required, we always recommend that you choose a PCP—a primary care provider—who will take care of the majority of your health care needs.

What states are covered by Tufts Health Plan?

Our full network includes more than 51,000 health care professionals and 110 hospitals across all of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. The network also extends into parts of Maine, Vermont, New York and Connecticut.

Why is Tufts so popular?

The Tufts community is an incredibly diverse one, but there are some common threads that pull us together: our kindness, collaboration, commitment to civic engagement, and our intellectual playfulness.

Why is Tufts so special?

Since 1852, Tufts University has prepared exceptional students in diverse fields for lives of learning and leadership. Our commitment to the liberal arts, vital research enterprise, and collaborative, interdisciplinary culture combine to spark curiosity and create resounding global impact.

What is Tufts reputation?

Founded in 1852, Tufts University is recognized among the premier universities in the United States, known for its rigorous and innovative research and educational programs.

Is Tufts Medical Center in trouble?

Tufts Medicine avoided financial calamity last year, improving its operations enough to satisfy bondholders worried about its stability. But the 15,000-employee nonprofit health care system continues to lose money as it confronts challenges, including heightened staffing costs and problems discharging patients.

Is Tufts closing?

On Jan. 20, 2022, Tufts had announced its plan to close their children's hospital. Despite community outcries, Tufts began transitioning 41 pediatric inpatient beds in July into adult units and transferring pediatric inpatient care to Boston Children's Hospital (BCH).

Why is Tufts called the Floating Hospital?

But in 1894, a group of Bostonians, led by a Congregational minister named Rufus Tobey, commissioned a barge to create a floating hospital. Today, the Floating Hospital for Children is part of Tufts Medical Center, although it's no longer floating in Boston Harbor.

Does Tufts insurance cover dental?

As a Tufts Health Plan member, you have access to dental coverage that provides the services you need to stay healthy. Whether your plan includes dental coverage, or you add the Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred Dental Option, these resources will help if you have any questions about your coverage.

Is Tufts Health together Medicaid or Medicare?

Our Tufts Health Together plan provides high-quality MassHealth coverage for individuals and is free or low cost to low-income families enrolled in the state's Medicaid plan.