Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is now in network for USFHP of Southern New England beneficiaries, expanding access to specialized cancer care for active-duty family members, military retirees and their families. This agreement brings a vitally important choice to our beneficiaries across the region. We’re grateful to the Dana-Farber team for helping make it possible. Read more here: brightonone.org/news-media/d…

BrightonOne announces Connecticut expansion, expanding access and choice for thousands of military families and veterans across the state. Yale New Haven Health, Connecticut’s largest healthcare system, brings nearly 7,900 medical professionals into the USFHP network. The system includes Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Westerly Hospital, and Yale New Haven Hospital, as well as Northeast Medical Group and several specialty networks. Yale New Haven Health is affiliated with Yale University and Yale Medicine, the clinical practice of the Yale School of Medicine and New England’s largest academic multispecialty practice. Trinity Health of New England adds more than 1,100 providers across 95 integrated practice locations offering primary care and a broad range of medical and surgical specialties. Its regional network includes Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital in Hartford, Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, and Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. This expansion of USFHP of Southern New England, administered by BrightonOne, means more access to high-quality civilian healthcare for TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries throughout Connecticut. The plan provides access to comprehensive TRICARE Prime benefits, personalized local support, and access to additional health and wellness benefits. BrightonOne reinvests every margin to expand its impact and strengthen the community it serves. Read more here: lnkd.in/gFEaVTZG

"You are not forgotten" are the four words on the POW/MIA flag, and for good reason. They represent a promise. A promise to keep the faith, keep searching, and never forget. Those who answered our nation’s call have earned our commitment to stand with them. It is a reminder that our nation's obligation endures, to remember, to account for those still missing, and to stand beside the families who are still waiting for answers. At BrightonOne, we recognize that our call to service does not end when the uniform comes off. Today, we remember those who have not come home and reaffirm our commitment to the Veterans, military families, and communities we are privileged to serve. Photo credit: CT Mirror

USFHP of Southern New England is excited to join Connecticut's annual Stand Down for Veterans event tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 18, in Norwich! Come see us in the Community Room to learn more about USFHP as a TRICARE Prime option. bristolpress.com/news/ct-dep…

Twenty-five years. BrightonOne remembers. On Sept. 11, 2001, our nation witnessed extraordinary courage: first responders running toward danger, ordinary citizens showing extraordinary courage, and strangers becoming community. We lost 2,977 lives that day, including more than 200 from Massachusetts. Twenty-five years on, that spirit of service endures. Many raised their hand to serve their country in the years that followed, an entire generation whose lives are shaped by duty and sacrifice. They deserve to know we haven't forgotten. At BrightonOne, we honor that commitment every day for our Veterans and their families. Because remembering isn't just about the past, it's about showing up today for those who showed up for us. Photo Credit: Boston Logan Airport 9/11 Memorial

Neil Mullaney is President of the US Family Health Plan of Southern New England. He brings extensive experience in veteran-focused healthcare and nonprofit leadership, with a career centered on improving access, quality, and coordinated care for military-connected families. A retired U.S. Air Force colonel, Neil continues a lifelong commitment to service.

Happy Birthday to the United States Coast Guard Reserve! Since 1941, Coast Guard Reservists have played a critical role in protecting our shores, supporting emergency response efforts, and safeguarding communities. Their readiness and commitment embody the spirit of service we see every day in the Veteran community. Brighton Marine is honored to support Coast Guard families and Veterans through our mission of healthcare, housing, and hope. Today, we celebrate and thank all who serve in the Coast Guard Reserve.

February is also Cancer Prevention month and preventive care is one of the most important ways the US Family Health Plan of Southern New England can help support your long-term health.

Happy Chinese New Year! Wishing everyone prosperity, good health, and joy as we welcome the Year of the Horse!

Happy Presidents Day!

Valentine's Day falls in February for good reason—it's American Heart Month! On the eve the holiday all about love and matters of the heart, it is the perfect time to think about keeping your heart healthy. These are some tips for lowering your risk of heart disease.

Let's be honest: military life is complicated enough. PCS moves. Deployments. Managing your retirement. Your healthcare shouldn't add to that stress. Brighton Marine has managed the US Family Health Plan of Southern New England for more than 25 years. With USFHP, you get a primary care doctor from a top civilian network, additional benefits at no cost, and a team that actually knows who you are. That's what we mean when we say we've got your back.

On World Cancer Day, we are guided by evidence-based care and driven by hope. From prevention to early detection, informed choices can make a real difference. We know that this disease has touched everyone in some way, and USFHP is here for you.

Today we join in celebrating the United Service Organization birthday! Founded in 1941, this orgnization has been critical to supporting U.S. military members and their families.

The beginning of this year has flown by, but we have already been busy and active on our Boston campus!

At Brighton Marine, care is personal. 💙 Dr. Rollinger shares why the US Family Health Plan is truly unique—our team understands military life because many have lived it. That shared experience allows us to serve our members with empathy, respect, and heart.

Our Member and Provider handbooks have been updated and are available for download on our website! Members can head to usfamilyhealth.org/for-membe… to take a look at updated 2026 Plan Year costs. Providers can visit usfamilyhealth.org/for-provi… to learn more about referral managemenet, billing, our complex care managerment programs and appeals.

Today, we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the enduring call to build a more just society. Inspired by his vision, Brighton Marine remains committed to serving our community with care, respect, and purpose.

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting the January Allston Brighton Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon to kick off 2026! We welcomed 25 local employers to campus to discuss the upcoming year and opportunities in the community.