Health Insurance Coverage in South Dakota
| Insurance Company | Defense Health Agency |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Website | tricare.mil |
| Number of Hospitals in Network | 34 |
| Number of Plans Offered | 5 |
1 plan
4 plans
| Plan Name | Plan Type |
|---|---|
| Tricare | OTHER |
| TRICARE | OTHER |
| TRICARE ECHO PROGRAM | OTHER |
| Tricare for Life | MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT |
| Tricare West | OTHER |
Col. Stephanie A. Forsythe is the commander of the 28th Medical Group, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. She commands more than 240 active-duty military and civilian members and is responsible for ensuring maximum wartime readiness by operating a community-based healthcare system maintaining the health and morale of Air Force members through accessible, quality medical and dental care for 16,000 beneficiaries. [1] Col. Forsythe entered the United States Air Force in April 2003 with a direct commission after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. [1] During her 21 years of service, she has served as a flight commander three times, a squadron commander two times, and has deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. [1] Prior to her current position, Col. Forsythe served as the commander of the 81st Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. [1]