VA - Health Care - Health Insurance for Dependents (CHAMPVA)

Program Description

CHAMPVA is a comprehensive health care program in which the VA shares the cost of covered health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries. The program is administered by Health Administration Center and our offices are located in Denver, Colorado.

Due to the similarity between CHAMPVA and the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE program (sometimes referred to by its old name, CHAMPUS) the two are often mistaken for each other. CHAMPVA is a Department of Veterans Affairs program, whereas TRICARE is a regionally-managed health care program for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services, their families, and survivors.

In some cases a person may appear eligible for either program. However, if you are the spouse of a military retiree or the spouse of a service person who was killed in action, you are and will always be a TRICARE beneficiary. You cannot choose between the two plans.

General Program Requirements

To be eligible for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), you cannot be eligible for TRICARE/CHAMPUS, and you must be in one of these categories:


If you are in one of the above categories and you are over the age of 65 and have Medicare Part A entitlement, in most cases you must also have Medicare Part B. Please submit a copy of your Medicare card when you enroll in CHAMPVA.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

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