Despite your recent separation from a uniformed services branch and/or loss of military benefits, Congress has provided you an option for continued health care coverage.

The Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP) is a temporary health care program designed to protect you and your family between your loss of military health benefits and the time it takes you to obtain civilian health insurance. CHCBP is only available to former members of the military and their eligible family members.

CHCBP coverage up to 18 months is available to separating service members and their families. It is also available up to 36 months to unremarried former spouses and adult children who lose military benefits.

Health care coverage under CHCBP mirrors the TRICARE Standard program, however, CHCBP is not a TRICARE program. Prior to making a decision regarding CHCBP, we encourage you to contact a TRICARE Service Center (TSC) to ask specific questions regarding TRICARE Standard coverage. You may also contact Humana Military Healthcare Services at 1-800-444-5445 for additional information regarding CHCBP.

Last Reviewed:  May 14, 2007