CHAMPVA

34 questions in this forum

1. How does CHAMPVA work

   I’m 100% P&T and my son’s mom recently passed away. I now have to get him covered with health insurance and do not know how CHAMPVA works. Is it like regular health insurance? I don’t understand the cost sharing thing. Is there a co-pay? Thanks

   Asked by bionoce, August 17

   • champva
   • dependents
   • health insurance
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3. Newlywed

   100% pt just got married is my eligible for champva.

   Asked by air1, April 11

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4. Worth using ChampVA as secondary?

   My fiancé(soon to be wife) has insurance through work as a nurse. I was recently granted P&T status and now qualify for it. I was wondering what benefit there is to putting her on ChampVA after we get married, if any.

   Asked by MarineLCpl, July 29

   • champva
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5. Do dependent parents qualify for CHAMP coverage?

   I am trying to plan ahead. I'm 100% P&T. My parents are in their 70s. My wife's parents are in their 50s. I know that if they move in with us, we can apply to have them added as dependents. I realize there are income and net worth requirements for this. If they are approved to be a dependent, would they qualify for CHAMPVA medical coverage like my wife and children?

   Asked by Vync, July 17

   • champva
   • parents
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6. Champva

   Rated at 80% IU.signed wife up a month or so ago and haven’t heard a thing. Will they eventually send card and booklet explaining benefits? Should I talk to VSO about it? Or does it take a while to get her in the system. What type benefits can she receive? She needs hearing aids.

   Asked by Peter m, July 8

   • eligibility
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7. Skin Cancer

   Hello there. My primary doctor is concerned about a spot on my face that looks to him very suspicious. He wants to send me to a dermatologist who deals with skin cancer. Is that visit and or any skin cancer treatment covered by ChampVa? Also my other concern, on my last Dr check up the office coded the visit as an annual physical/exam. ChampVa completely denied the claim. My Dr office is not changing the coding. How can this even be right? We are always talking about preventative care. An annual physical would fall into that category I would think. I am just shocked they will not pay the office visit. Thank you for any and all answers…

   Asked by christiane41, June 20

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8. CHAMPVA Required?

   Recently received 100% P&T, so wife and daughter are eligible for CHAMPVA. I have health insurance (FEHB) through federal gov retirement for entire family. My questions: Is Champva automatic or do you need to enroll family? Do you have to enroll/accept Champva? Are there any draw backs to enrolling family in champva if you have other insurance? I read on the OPM website, FEHB is primary payer, then champva. Thanks.

   Asked by Signal6, April 12

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9. Champ VA issues

   Are there any Hadit members having issues with getting Champ VA to reimburse us for dependanat cop pays? let me know. I have had a hard time over the last year getting them to pay the wife for her co pays and i am getting sick and tired of it. The mail room loses everything regardless if return receipt. Jbasser.

   Asked by jbasser, July 3, 2018

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10. Bad experience with the CHAMPVA hotline

    This is the first time I have experienced this with the CHAMPVA hotline 1-800-733-8387 after calling dozens of times over the years. It is pretty typical to have somewhat lengthy wait times to speak with an agent. This time I must have drawn the short straw and spoke with a lady with a very heavy foreign accent. Although she gave her name at the beginning of the call, I could not understand it clearly due to her accent. During the call, she was very short and came off a bit mean. She conststantly interrupted me. I had to ask the same question several times because she would not listen to what I said. Eventually, my BP and anxiety level began to rise, so I kindly asked to …

    Asked by Vync, March 10

    • champva
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11. Dental for son?

    Just got my son's ChampVA card in the mail. It says limited dental coverage. Is there a way to get dental coverage? He does have 3 cavities and may need braces in the future. Thank you for any help.

    Asked by 11cvolley, February 15, 2018

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12. ChampVA time line for reimbursement

    I submitted several requests, individually for medical bills and medication reimbursement to ChampVA over a month ago. I haven't heard anything back from them. Can anyone tell me how long does it usually take to hear back from them? I thought I would at least hear from them saying they received my requests. Thanks, T

    Asked by fourpaws2@sbcglobal.net, December 19, 2018

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13. Champva or Medicare for all

    Not that it’s every going to be to the candidates but what happens to champva if Medicare for all becomes an actual thing? We will be forced to give up our champva that we earned and have to put money we don’t have into Medicare for all... just a thought ...

    Asked by jfrei, November 2, 2019

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14. Our healthcare system

    This is an interesting read about health care costs. After reading thru my bills for a minor surgery my wife had, I noticed that this Dr. was right on about the charges. My wife has ChampVA which is a little different than Medicare. I called Blue Cross and dropped my Medicare supplementsl insurance. https://truecostofhealthcare.org

    Asked by hurryupnwait, November 1, 2019

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15. Champa/Tricare

    I was recently awarded 100% P&T, retro back to 2010. The packet/award letter was very vague as to what additional benefits I am enttitled to now except to say Chapter 35 benefits. My questions are is it Champa, or Tricare that I am eligible for for me, my wife and two daughters? Someone said that the Champa/Tricare would reimburse me for medical costs I have incurred going back to 2010....is this true? Because I have used a HSA with a family deductible over the years that is 5k...We pay out of pocket each year before anything is covered. How do I apply for Champa/Tricare? What other benefits am I entitled to and how do I apply for them. …

    Asked by IraqVet, September 23, 2019

    • champa/tricare
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16. VA and other insurance

    So the new thing when I check into the VA is do I have insurance anywhere else and now being an ssdi recipient for two years I’m now receiving Medicare. Anyone know when I go to my appointment and tell them this what exactly will change I’m not being billed for anything ever being 100 P and T?

    Asked by jfrei, May 21, 2019

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17. SA Equipment and Supplies

    Now that I have been approved for SA how do I get the VA to buy my supplies and replace my CPAP from time to time? Do I go to the VA hospital to do this? If so, do I need to worry about the VA trying to say my SA is getting better and try to reduce me? I have never had the VA give me anything (meds, supplies, etc) before. I get all my meds through the military since I am retired. Thanks for your responses.

    Asked by paulstrgn, July 15, 2019

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18. CDubTrooper

    Hello Veterans Does anyone have a good example of a buddy statement for Sleep Apnea that you don't mind sharing? Thanks in advance!

    Asked by Clarence, July 16, 2019

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19. Divorce and medical benefits for ex?

    I was married throughout my enlistment and after being determined at 100%. My current and future ex wife has chanpva. When we separate will she still be entitled to it?

    Asked by Cobra4v, June 30, 2019

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20. Private Dental Insurance delta dental& Met Life Dental.

    Any Veterans Spouse use the current Dental insurance through ChampVA Delta Dental and Met Life Dental. My spouse has the Met life Dental And she is not happy camper they will not pay on her dental work and always has a High Co Pay. its no benefit to us if we have to pay high premiums on the Insurance at 159.00 monthly....so for she had them cleaned ,they filled some cavity's about 4 and clean 3 times and that's about it. the Met Life Insurance we got via ChampVA they have paid about 100% on the cleaning and then on other stuff like cavitys filled and crowns and extractions they pay about 10% because they say its cosmetic dental??? …

    Asked by Buck52, May 27, 2019

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21. Champ VA for Urgent Care

    Hello Fellow Vets, I have a question. I am a 100% disable vet. Yesterday, my son was sick and me and my wife brought him to Urgent Care near my home at 1:30 am. We stay there whole night and came back today. He took CT scan and X- ray. ( Doctor told us that he got Mumps.) Can you help me how to payment to this ? Champ VA insurance is the only insurance for me and my family. Thank you in advance. Jae.

    Asked by Dreamer79, May 15, 2019

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