Which government program provides health benefits to the dependents of veterans?

• A. CHAMPVA
• B. Medicare
• C. TRICARE
• D. Medicaid

Answer: (A)

CHAMPVA is the program that provides health benefits to the dependents of veterans. It is run by the Department of Veterans Affairs and covers spouses and dependent children of veterans who are permanently disabled due to service or who died from a service-connected cause. This focus on veterans’ dependents sets it apart from the other options: Medicare serves people 65 and older or certain disabled individuals; TRICARE covers active-duty service members, retirees, and their families; Medicaid is a needs-based program for low-income individuals. So CHAMPVA is the one that specifically targets the health benefits of veterans’ dependents.