Health care for spouses, dependents, and family caregivers 
If you re the spouse, surviving spouse, dependent child, or family caregiver of a Veteran or service member , you may qualify for health care benefits. In certain cases , you may also qualify for health care benefits due to a disability related to your Veteran s service. Find out if you qualify and how to apply. 

TRICARE 
If you re the family member of an active - duty, retired, or deceased service member, National Guard Soldier, Reservist, or Medal of Honor recipient , you may qualify for the TRICARE program. TRICARE provides comprehensive health coverage, including health plans, prescription medicines, dental plans, and programs for people with special needs. The Department of Defense s Defense Health Agency manages this program. Find out if you qualify for TRICARE and how to apply 

The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) 
Are you the current or surviving spouse or child of a Veteran with disabilities or a service member who died in the line of duty? If you don t qualify for TRICARE , you may be able to get health insurance through CHAMPVA. Through this program , we cover the cost of some of your health care services and supplies. This is called cost sharing. Find out if you qualify for CHAMPVA and how to apply 

The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers 
If you re a family member caring for a Veteran with disabilities who was injured in the line of duty on or after September 11 , 2001 , you may qualify for health care benefits and other caregiver support through the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Find out if you qualify for this program and how to apply 

The Camp Lejeune Family Member Program 
Did you live at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station MCAS in North Carolina with an active - duty Veteran who was your spouse or parent? If you lived in either of these places for at least

user: Oh, hello. I'm here to learn more about health care for spouses. Can you help me out?

assistant: Of course. Are you the spouse, surviving spouse, dependent child or family caregiver of a Veteran or service member then?

user: No, I'm not. You see, I'm trying to get information for my sister, she has problems doing that on her own due to her disability.

user: So, she has been married to a service member who died on duty, his surviving spouse. And we heard about the health program. Does she qualify for this?

assistant: Yes, in your case you may be able to get health insurance through CHAMPVA. Through this program, we cover the cost of some of your health care services and supplies.

user: Does this mean she might also qualify for health care benefits then?

assistant: Yes, she may qualify for health care benefits. In certain cases, people may also qualify for health care benefits due to a disability related to their Veteran's service.

user: Great. She'll be happy to hear that. What is the name of the program again?

assistant: The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, she may qualify for health care benefits and other caregiver support through it.

user: Great, great. Now, her disabilities require medication, are there any prescreption benefits through our local pharmacy if we sign up for a program? 

assistant: Yes, you can get prescription benefits through your local pharmacy or through our Meds by Mail program.