The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a comprehensive healthcare program where the VA shares the cost of care for covered services and supplies.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not applicable
• D. Not stated

Answer: (A)

CHAMPVA is a VA-administered health benefits program that provides coverage to eligible spouses and dependents of veterans. The program is designed so that the VA shares in the cost of care for services and supplies that are covered under CHAMPVA. In practice, this means medical bills for covered services are paid in part by CHAMPVA, with the beneficiary responsible for any required cost-sharing (such as copayments or coinsurance) as defined by CHAMPVA rules. This shared-cost arrangement is why the statement is correct. It’s a program distinct from Medicare or private plans, with specific eligibility rules and covered services, and providers often bill CHAMPVA directly for the covered care.