Are you the spouse, surviving spouse, dependent child or family caregiver of a Veteran or service member?
Yes I am.
As a 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.
I have another question regarding health care benefits, what if I'm re-entitled to Medicare A? Do I qualify for CHAMPVA then?
Then you'll also need to enroll in Medicare Part B to be eligible for CHAMPVA.
Alright, that's good to know. Are there any other conditions I need to fulfill?
Yes. Are you the spouse or child of a Veteran who s been rated permanently and totally disabled for a service-connected disability by a VA regional benefit office?
Yes. You see, my husband stepped on a mine during a combat mission, which crippled him. He passed away a while later due to the injuries.
In that case you can get health care through CHAMPVA, but only if you don't qualify for TRICARE and you meet additional requirements.
That would be the case. Say, how long will I have to wait once I sent you all documents?
It'll take about 6 weeks after we get your package until you get your CHAMPVA ID card and related materials.
Do you have any more info about CHAMPVA?