- CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) is a healthcare program that provides coverage for certain medical services and supplies to the spouses and dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability, or who have died as a result of a service-connected disability, or who are receiving VA pension benefits.
- CHAMPVA is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and is a supplement to Medicare. This means that if a beneficiary is eligible for CHAMPVA and they are also enrolled in Medicare, CHAMPVA will cover certain medical expenses that are not covered by Medicare.
- CHAMPVA covers a wide range of medical services and supplies, including hospital and physician services, mental healthcare, prescription drugs, and durable medical equipment. However, it is important to note that CHAMPVA does not cover all medical expenses, and the beneficiary may be responsible for paying certain out-of-pocket costs for covered services, such as copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance.
- If a beneficiary is a spouse or dependent of a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability, or if a beneficiary is the surviving spouse or dependent of a veteran who has died as a result of a service-connected disability, they may be eligible for CHAMPVA. To apply for CHAMPVA, the beneficiary will need to complete an application and submit it to the VA.
- If a beneficiary has any questions about CHAMPVA or their eligibility for the program, it is recommended that they contact the VA or visit the CHAMPVA website for more information.