Other Government Programs
Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines, so coverage and billing requirements vary by state.
TRICARE
TRICARE (formerly CHAMPUS) provides civilian healthcare benefits for:
- Active duty military personnel
- National Guard and Reserve members
- Retirees
- Their families
- Survivors
TRICARE has several plan options with different costs and coverage rules.
CHAMPVA
CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) provides coverage for spouses and children of veterans who have service-connected disabilities or who died from service-related conditions.