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The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a VA health benefits program. CHAMPVA is for the spouses, dependents, and survivors of Veterans who


meet certain service-connected disability requirements. Keep reading on this page to learn about the services we cover through CHAMPVA and to get answers to common questions about using


CHAMPVA benefits. CARE AND SERVICES WE COVER THROUGH CHAMPVA When you enroll in CHAMPVA, we share the cost of certain health care services and supplies with you. If you have other health


insurance in addition to CHAMPVA, you may not need to pay a cost share. CHAMPVA covers most health care services and supplies. Here are some of the types of care CHAMPVA covers: * Family


planning and maternity care * Hospice care * Inpatient care (when you stay in a hospital) * Mental health care * Outpatient care and procedures (like office visits) * Skilled nursing care


(medical care by licensed providers to help with medications, wound care, and other recovery and medical needs) Here are some other treatments and services CHAMPVA covers: * Ambulance


services * Medical equipment that your provider prescribes to support your everyday activities * Organ transplants * Prescription medications You can learn more about covered and non-covered


services and supplies in the CHAMPVA program guide. Get the CHAMPVA guide to download on our Veterans Health Administration website HOW TO UPDATE YOUR INSURANCE AND ADDRESS INFORMATION WITH


CHAMPVA If your other health insurance information or address changes after you apply for CHAMPVA, you’ll need to tell us right away.  TO UPDATE YOUR INSURANCE INFORMATION, you can submit a


new CHAMPVA-Other Health Insurance Certification (VA Form 10-7959c).  Get VA Form 10-7959c to download TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS, you’ll need to send us a signed and dated address change


request. Send the completed form or address change request to this address: CHAMPVA PO Box 500 Spring City, PA 19475 Or call us at (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:05 a.m. to


7:30 p.m. ET. If you’re changing your address, have your last address available. We’ll need to verify this before updating your file.