Number: RS22483
Title: Health Care for Dependents and Survivors of Veterans
Authors: Susan Janeczko and Sidath Viranga Panangala, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is primarily a fee-for-service program that provides reimbursement for most medical care for certain eligible dependents and survivors of veterans rated permanently and totally disabled from a service-connected condition. This report provides an overview of CHAMPVA and includes a series of questions and answers about the program.
Pages: 6
Date: June 3, 2008