Returning from the War on Terrorism by Bruce C. Brown

Author:Bruce C. Brown
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing
Published: 2014-06-11T00:00:00+00:00

New & Expectant Parents

If you are expecting and you need to establish CHAMPVA eligibility for your new child, the following must be accomplished before you can submit an application:

Obtain a Social Security Number for the newborn by applying to the nearest Social Security Administration office.

Establish dependency of the newborn to the veteran sponsor by contacting the local VA regional office.

Since the payment of claims for this child is contingent upon his or her eligibility status, as new parents you are encouraged to take the above action as early as possible.

CHAMPVA Eligibility Definitions

Beneficiary: Defined as a CHAMPVA-eligible spouse, widow(er), or child

Child: Includes birth, adopted, stepchild, or helpless child as determined by a VA regional office

Dependents: A child, spouse, or widow(er) of a qualifying sponsor

Qualifying sponsor: A veteran who is permanently and totally disabled from a service-connected condition, died as a result of a service-connected condition, was rated permanently and totally disabled from a service-connected condition at the time of death, or died on active duty and whose dependents are not otherwise entitled to DOD TRICARE benefits

Service-connected: A VA regional office determination that a veteran’s illness or injury is related to military service

Spouse: The wife or husband of a qualifying sponsor

Widow(er): The surviving spouse of a qualifying sponsor

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