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If you have lost your military health care coverage or if you will lose it soon, the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP) can protect you in the interim between military health benefits and civilian health care. Following the loss of entitlement to military medical benefits, you may apply for temporary, transitional medical coverage under CHCBP.

CHCBP is a congressionally mandated and government-sponsored health plan that provides temporary continuation of your health benefits under the Military Health System. As a premium-based health care program, CHCBP provides medical coverage for certain former uniformed services beneficiaries. CHCBP benefits are similar to the coverage provided under TRICARE Standard. However, CHCBP is not part of TRICARE.

Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. administers CHCBP and is responsible for verification of health plan eligibility, collection of health plan premiums, enrollment into CHCBP, and disenrollment in the event of eligibility expiration or non-payment of premium. Humana Military is also responsible for providing members and prospective members basic information about CHCBP.

Please note that you are not required to purchase CHCBP health care coverage. Participation in the CHCBP program is completely optional. However, enrollment in CHCBP may be your best option for temporary health care coverage.