Before you leave the military, you will need to arrange for health insurance to protect you and your family.
Most people leaving the service go on to get civilian jobs that provide health insurance.
Sometimes, however, there is a gap between the time your military coverage ends and your new employer's coverage begins. For specific health insurance questions, call the Health Benefits Advisor at your military medical treatment facility. Physicals should be arranged in the four month window before separation since this will establish a basis for any future disability claims. The time limit does not apply to veterans with dental disabilities resulting from combat wounds or service injuries. If you are unable to obtain a dental examination prior to separation, ask the dental clinic staff to annotate your dental records.