Boston — Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has joined the provider network of US Family Health Plan of Southern New England, expanding access to cancer care for eligible military families and retirees across the region.
The agreement makes Dana-Farber an in-network option for active-duty family members, military retirees and eligible family members enrolled in the plan.
US Family Health Plan of Southern New England, administered by BrightonOne, is a TRICARE Prime option serving beneficiaries in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
“A cancer diagnosis can change a family’s world in a moment. Alongside questions about treatment come fears about the future and an urgent need for guidance from people they can trust,” said Rosye Cloud, CEO of BrightonOne.
“Having Dana-Farber in our network gives our beneficiaries access to preeminent cancer expertise and compassionate support that recognizes the person behind the diagnosis—and the family beside them. For the military families and retirees we serve, that combination matters deeply,” Cloud added.
Boston-based Dana-Farber provides adult and pediatric cancer care and conducts research aimed at improving treatment and developing new therapies. Its services also include supportive oncology care addressing emotional, psychological and practical challenges faced by patients and families.
Dana-Farber is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and was ranked No. 3 nationally for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026–27 Best Hospitals rankings.
“Choosing our clinical partners is one of the most consequential responsibilities we have as a health plan,” Cloud said. “We seek institutions that advance the science of medicine and bring that knowledge into practice. Leading-edge research, the adoption of proven best practices and attentive, coordinated care are essential to improving outcomes.”
The agreement is part of BrightonOne’s continued expansion of its provider network and is intended to give eligible military retirees and military-connected families greater access to specialized cancer care.
TRICARE Open Season runs from Nov. 9 through Dec. 8, 2026, with enrollment changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2027.
