Military benefits are varied and depend on your needs and active duty status. Below is a summary of how each military benefit works:
Combining Healthcare Options:
You can combine several healthcare options above if you’re eligible. For instance, you can combine VA healthcare with TRICARE as well as Medicare and Medicaid. For those who are eligible for Medicare and a military-related health program, you may find that your healthcare options are broadened since you will have more non-military options to choose from when you are on Medicare.
Important Note about Military Coverage and the ACA: If you have VA coverage, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, or are a recipient of the Spina Bifida Healthcare Benefits Program, your coverage meets ACA’s health coverage requirements.
Learn More:
VA and Military Health Care are Separate, Yet Often Confused | NPR
Medicare Plans Resource for Veterans | Medicare Plans
Last Revised June 17th, 2024