CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act of 2025
Description
This bill would extend eligibility for medical care under CHAMPVA to children of veterans until they reach age 26.
Summary
What it does
This bill would expand eligibility for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). It proposes to allow children of eligible veterans to remain covered until their 26th birthday, regardless of their marital status.
Who is affected
This bill affects children who receive medical care through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). Under the legislation, these individuals would remain eligible for health care coverage until their 26th birthday. This eligibility applies to the child regardless of their marital status.
Key provisions
- Extension of CHAMPVA eligibility age. The bill extends eligibility for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) to children until they reach the age of 26.
- Removal of marital status restrictions. The bill specifies that a child remains eligible for CHAMPVA coverage until their 26th birthday regardless of their marital status.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
This bill modifies eligibility requirements for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), an existing medical care program, by extending coverage for children until age 26 regardless of marital status.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to expand eligibility for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) to include children of veterans until they reach age 26, regardless of their marital status.