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CHAMPVA
Coverage for spouses and children of qualifying veterans.
CHAMPVA covers spouses and children of veterans with a permanent, total service-connected disability, or who died in the line of duty.
Key points
- Once eligible for Medicare, you generally must have both Part A and Part B to keep CHAMPVA.
- Medicare pays first, CHAMPVA pays second.
- CHAMPVA is separate from TRICARE.
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Educational only. This information is not personalized advice. For your specific situation, verify at Medicare.gov or speak with a licensed Medicare professional.