{"type":"champva","title":"CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs)","short":"Health insurance coverage for spouses + dependents of P&T or service-connected-deceased veterans.","eligibility":["Spouse or child of veteran rated P&T (Permanent and Total) for service-connected disability","Spouse or child of veteran who died from service-connected cause","Surviving spouse who has not remarried"],"coverage":"Hospitalization, outpatient services, prescriptions, dental in some cases. Pays after primary insurance.","how_to_apply":"Submit VA Form 10-10d to the CHAMPVA Center.","download_url":"https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/programs/dependents/champva/index.asp","note":"Distinct from TRICARE which covers active-duty/retiree dependents. CHAMPVA is specifically for veteran-status-determined dependents.","cached_seconds":86400}