Healthcare Benefit Programs Tricare and CHAMPVA

Both TRICARE and CHAMPVA programs help pay for medical bills.

• True

• False

James’s father is a veteran who was seriously injured while serving. James is 18 and needs surgery. Which health program might cover James?

• Medicare

• TRICARE

• Medicaid

• CHAMPVA

Which group is eligible to receive CHAMPVA benefits?

• Veterans who have disabilities directly related to their military services

• Spouses of veterans who died from service-connected disabilities

• Active duty service members who are covered partially by TRICARE

• Retired military personnel

Who can use TRICARE?

• Teachers

• Active-duty service members

• Retired military

• Doctors and nurses

• Children of veterans

Michael’s uncle is currently serving in the Marine Corps, and Michael is wondering if he qualifies for any healthcare benefits. What health benefit programs might Michael’s uncle be eligible for?

• he is eligible for TRICARE.

  The reason is that TRICARE provides healthcare benefits to active duty service members,

  retirees, and their eligible family members.

• active duty service member; Medicaid; Medicaid provides healthcare benefits to low-income individuals and families, not specifically to military personnel.

• active duty service member; Medicare; Medicare is primarily for individuals aged 65 and older or with certain disabilities, not specifically for active duty military.

• active duty service member; CHIP; CHIP provides health coverage to children in low-income families, not specifically to military personnel.