Florida Health Care Plans, Inc. (FHCP) was incorporated as a not-for-profit entity on June 2, 1971, commenced operations on July 1, 1974, and was federally qualified on August 21, 1976.
Subsequently, on January 26th, 1994, FHCP became a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of Halifax Community Health System. These transactions were approved by the Federal and State governments in accordance with all laws and regulations. FHCP's health care delivery system was unaffected by these changes in ownership.
FHCP was also initially designated by the Agency for Health Care Administration as an Accountable Health Partnership in 1994, for the purpose of writing Small Group coverage in the State of Florida.
Subsequently, on January 1, 2009, FHCP was acquired and became an affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSFL). These transactions were approved by the Federal and State governments in accordance with all laws and regulations. FHCP’s health care delivery system was unaffected by these changes in ownership.
Recognition:
FHCP has been ranked as one of the Top 100 Health Plans in the nation.
Source: U.S. News & World Report, Monday, May 4th, 2008
Voted "Best HMO/Health Plan" for 19 consecutive years by News-Journal readers
Source: News-Journal 2009 Readers Choice Poll
FHCP scored more Excellent and Very Good marks than any other Medicare Health Plan in Volusia and Flagler Counties. Source: 2009 Medicare Options Compare
Among the highest rated plans in Volusia and Flagler counties for “Ease of Getting Prescribed Medicine.”
Source: 2009 MA-PD CAHPS
Among the highest rated plans in Volusia and Flagler counties for “Overall Rating of Health Plan.”
Source: 2009 MA-PD CAHPS
Florida Health Care Plans, Inc. (FHCP) is the oldest Federally qualified HMO in Florida, and the 2nd oldest Federally qualified HMO in continuous existence in the United States.
FHCP serves Volusia and Flagler counties in east central Florida.
Service to our community
15 years as the areas only Healthy Kids provider
Over 30 years of service to Volusia & Flagler counties
Commitment to community service through active participation in organizations such as:
