Veterans
If you are eligible for veterans healthcare benefits, you may opt to enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan to utilize additional benefits. An MA plan does not replace your veteran benefits - you can have both!
Listed below are some ways in which Veterans currently receive their healthcare coverage. We are here to explain Medicare Advantage plans to you so that you can make an informed decision on whether additional coverage works for you.
VA
The VA, or the Department of Veterans Affairs, is a federal government agency in the United States responsible for providing a wide range of services and benefits to military veterans and their families. The VA's mission is to support veterans by ensuring they receive the care, support, and benefits they have earned through their service.
The VA plays a crucial role in supporting the well-being of veterans and ensuring they receive the recognition and assistance they deserve for their service.
TRICARE
TRICARE is a health care program for active-duty and retired members of the uniformed services, their families, and survivors. It is managed by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) under the Department of Defense (DoD). TRICARE provides comprehensive health coverage, including health plans, special programs, prescriptions, and dental plans.
CHAMPVA
CHAMPVA, or the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is a health care benefits program in the United States. It provides coverage for certain eligible dependents and survivors of veterans. CHAMPVA is a comprehensive health care program that shares the cost of covered health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries.
CHAMPVA is often compared to TRICARE, which is the health care program for active duty and retired military members and their families. However, CHAMPVA is specifically for the dependents and survivors of veterans who meet the eligibility criteria outlined above.
Medicare Eligibility
Age
You are eligible for Medicare by age once you are 65 years or older. You will become eligible to enroll three months before your 65th birthday until three months after turning 65. This window is called the Initial Enrollment Period. You can apply for Original Medicare during this period if you are eligible. If you decide to delay your enrollment, you may face a late enrollment penalty whenever you decide to enroll in Medicare at a later time.
Disability
People who receive Social Security Disability benefits can qualify for Medicare once they have received benefits for 24 months. Individuals in this category become automatically eligible on the 25th month.
Health Condition
People suffering from End-Stage Renal Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis may become eligible for Medicare even when under 65. Those with kidney failure who need a transplant or frequent dialysis qualify for Medicare automatically. Medicare will begin coverage after the first dialysis.
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