What's the difference between the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) and TRICARE?
CHAMPVA is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care program. The spouse, surviving spouse, and children of disabled or deceased disabled veterans may be eligible. To learn more, visit the VA’s CHAMPVA page or call 1-800-733-8387.
TRICARE is a Department of Defense health care program for:
- Uniformed service members and their families
- National Guard/Reserve members
- Survivors
- Former spouses
- Medal of Honor recipients and their families
- Others registered in DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System)
To learn more, visit our About Us page.
If you're eligible for CHAMPVA, you aren't eligible for TRICARE or vice versa.
Last Updated 3/29/2024