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Extends Health Care Coverage for Young Adults
Recent Bills/Extends Health Care Coverage for Young Adults

Extends Health Care Coverage for Young Adults

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Introduced1 year ago
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Armed Forces and National SecurityChild healthHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' medical care
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Why This Matters

This bill extends the age limit for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program to 26 years old. It aims to provide better health coverage for young adults who are dependents of veterans.

If you are a child of a veteran, you can now receive health care coverage until your 26th birthday.
Who this affects
children of veterans
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows children of veterans to receive medical care until they turn 26 years old.
  2. 2The change applies regardless of whether the child is married or not.
  3. 3It updates existing laws to better support the health needs of young adults.
  4. 4The new age limit will take effect immediately after the bill is enacted.
Read the detailed summary

CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 22, 2025

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.

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Donald Trump
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