Coverage · Veterans & military families

CHAMPVA | TRICARE

Health coverage for veterans, spouses, survivors, and military families—and how it coordinates with Medicare when you are eligible for both.

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA

CHAMPVA

For eligible spouses, widows, widowers, and children of certain veterans. Works alongside Medicare for most beneficiaries who are Medicare-eligible.

Military health system

TRICARE

Coverage for active-duty service members, retirees, and eligible family members. Plan options include TRICARE For Life for Medicare-eligible retirees.

ThriftMeds can still help

Even with CHAMPVA or TRICARE, you may compare Medicare Advantage or Part D options for drug coverage, pharmacy networks, and supplemental benefits. Official eligibility and coordination rules come from VA and TRICARE—not from ThriftMeds.