Medical (Insurance & Resources)
CHAMPVA
Tricare / Tricare for Life
DIC/Survivor
Who is eligible?
- Dependents of any veteran rated 100% permanent and total by VA.
- Primary Family Caregiver of a veteran participating in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregiver (AKA Caregiver Program)
How can eligible dependents get dental and vision?
- Dental and vision are available to be purchased separately. Below are
Who is eligible?
- Dependents of any veteran rated 100% permanent and total by VA.
- Primary Family Caregiver of a veteran participating in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregiver (AKA Caregiver Program)
How can eligible dependents get dental and vision?
- Dental and vision are available to be purchased separately. Below are a few contractors supporting CHAMPVA dental and vision.
- Delta Dental (Dental only)
- Ameritas (Dental and Vision)
- MetLife (Dental only)
Can I purchase supplemental insurance to cover the 25% that CHAMPVA does not cover?
- Yes. Medical bills can be covered at 100% with ASI, supplemental insurance when used in addition to your CHAMPVA insurance.
DIC/Survivor
Tricare / Tricare for Life
DIC/Survivor
- Office of Survivor Assistance: https://www.va.gov/survivors/faqs.asp#FAQ5
- VA DIC for spouses, dependents, and parents: https://www.va.gov/disability/dependency-indemnity-compensation/
- Survivor DIC Rates: https://www.va.gov/disability/survivor-dic-rates/
Tricare / Tricare for Life
Tricare / Tricare for Life
Tricare / Tricare for Life
Who is eligible?
- Active duty service member and dependents
- Retired service members and dependents
- Medically retired service members and dependents
- Eligible Survivors
- Eligible Children
- Eligible Former Spouse
- Medal of Honor Recipients and their Families
- Dependent Parents/In-laws
- Foreign Force Members and Families
- Beneficiaries Eligible for Tricare
Who is eligible?
- Active duty service member and dependents
- Retired service members and dependents
- Medically retired service members and dependents
- Eligible Survivors
- Eligible Children
- Eligible Former Spouse
- Medal of Honor Recipients and their Families
- Dependent Parents/In-laws
- Foreign Force Members and Families
- Beneficiaries Eligible for Tricare and Medicare
- Retired Reserve Members and Families
- National Guard / Reserve Members and Families
Is there more than one Health Plan?
- Yes. Depending on eligibility, there are 11 health plans under Tricare.
How can eligible members get dental?
- Dental is available to be purchased separately from United Concordia.
Crisis Prevention/Medical & Psychiatric Treatment/Testing
VETERAN CRISIS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES
VETERAN CRISIS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES
VETERAN CRISIS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES
- NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- 800-799-7233
- 24/7 services
- REAL WARRIORS LIVE CHAT
- 866-966-1020
- 24/7 help finding resources in the community
- VA COMBAT VETERAN
- 877-927-8387
- 24/7 call to speak confidentially to combat veteran
- LI
- NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- 800-799-7233
- 24/7 services
- REAL WARRIORS LIVE CHAT
- 866-966-1020
- 24/7 help finding resources in the community
- VA COMBAT VETERAN
- 877-927-8387
- 24/7 call to speak confidentially to combat veteran
- LIFELINE FOR VETS
- 888-777-4443
- crisis or critical need for help but only available 9am-5pm PST
- HOMELESS VETERANS HELP LINE
- 877-424-3838
- veterans that are homeless, or at risk of homelessness
- VETS 4 WARRIORS
- 855-835-8255
- 24/7 peer support network for veterans, and military community
- MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA
- 855-829-6636
- provide information and links for all veterans dealing with MST
- NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL & DRUG DEPENDENCE HOPE LINE
- 800-622-2255
- provides help with locating community support in your area
- *TRANS LIFELINE
- 877-565-8860
- hotline for veterans with PTSD, available from 8am-2am PST 7 days a week
- MILITARY ONESOURCE
- 800-273-8255 press 1 or online chat by texting 838255
- 24/7 crisis line for active duty, guard and reserve
VETERAN CRISIS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES
VETERAN CRISIS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES
TREATMENT, COUNSELING, TESTING
VETERAN CRISIS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES
TREATMENT, COUNSELING, TESTING
- Operation TBI Freedom
- Marcus Brain Health Institute (TBI)
- Warrior Care Network- Wounded Warrior Project
- Operation Mend (easier with referral from ex. Warrior Care Network)
- Home Base (same as above)
- Warriors Heart -PTSD, substance abuse
- The Shepard Center -PTSD / SCI
- The Eisenhower Center -PTSD/TBI
- National Intrepid Center of Excellence
- Cere Sc
- Operation TBI Freedom
- Marcus Brain Health Institute (TBI)
- Warrior Care Network- Wounded Warrior Project
- Operation Mend (easier with referral from ex. Warrior Care Network)
- Home Base (same as above)
- Warriors Heart -PTSD, substance abuse
- The Shepard Center -PTSD / SCI
- The Eisenhower Center -PTSD/TBI
- National Intrepid Center of Excellence
- Cere Scan (brain scan outside the VA)
- Emory Health Care - PTSD, TBI, MST, etc.
· Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 press 1
· VA Caregiver Support Line 855-260-3274 (not just for stipend caregivers)
· Active Heroes- Peer Suicide Counseling
· Camaraderie Foundation (individual, couples, and children)
· Centerstone (referral through WWP, veteran )
· Hope for the Warriors (veteran or caregiver)
· WWP Talk (veteran or caregiver and child over 18)
· Operation Family Caregiver (caregiver)
· Wounded Warrior Family Support (Respite)
- Toxic Chemical Testing
- Great Plains Laboratory