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October 27, 2010 - The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) gives health care to survivors and dependents of veterans. Established in 1973, it now provides services for over 336,000 qualifying dependents. As soldiers continue to deploy, the amount of people CHAMPVA must provide services to also grows. Under current rules, dependents can only remain eligible for benefits up to a certain age. However, a new bill, S. 3801, has been introduced in an effort to increase the age of eligibility.
Children are considered dependents for CHAMPVA purposes until they are 18 years of age. Eligibility is extended to 23 years of age if that dependent is a full-time student. The Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act (PPACA) was passed earlier in the year and included a proviso, which lengthens the time of coverage until the dependent's 26th birthday. CHAMPVA dependents should be afforded the same benefits as dependents whose parents carry private insurance, according to Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii).
Spouses and children of those veterans who have been rated as permanently and totally disabled as a result of a service-related disability qualify as dependents. Also qualifying as dependents are spouses of veterans who have died as a result of their service-connected disability.
Once Congress reconvenes, this may very well be one of the bills they put to a vote. For many dependents, the vote cannot come soon enough.
Soldiers can return home with a number of conditions, injuries, and aggravated preexisting conditions. If you believe you have a service-connected physical or psychological injury you may be entitled to Veterans’ Disability Compensation.
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