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Introduction

Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) is one of the most experienced and innovative HMOs in the country. FCHP offers a physician-directed, cost-effective health care system dedicated to providing high-quality products and services and exceptional customer care.

Three decades of outstanding quality

Established in 1977 as the first federally qualified, nonprofit health maintenance organization in central Massachusetts, FCHP now covers about 200,000 lives throughout Massachusetts. In addition to an HMO, FCHP offers a variety of commercial products, including a point-of-service plan and an out-of-area indemnity product, in addition to a senior plan for Medicare beneficiaries. Fallon Senior Plan™ began in 1980 as one of the first Medicare risk contracts in the country.

Our network

FCHP members have access to the best doctors and hospitals available. FCHP has relationships with its founding medical group, Fallon Clinic, as well as hundreds of private practice physicians in Massachusetts who admit to some of the best community hospitals.

Innovative benefits

In addition to a variety of cost-effective plans, FCHP offers additional benefits as part of its standard package. Only FCHP offers the Peace of Mind Program™, through which members may choose to receive specialty care from renowned Boston hospitals. Plus, FCHP members enjoy dental benefits and discounts for the whole family, free Weight Watchers® memberships, chiropractic coverage, and more.

Our reputation says it all

FCHP has an accreditation status of “Excellent” for its commercial and Medicare Advantage (senior) plans from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Fallon Community Health Plan’s accreditation status, the highest level achievable, is based on a voluntary review of how a health plan ensures that its members are receiving high–quality care.