Continued Health Care Benefit Program
Plan Summary

Implementation of CHCBP was directed by Congress in order to provide a program of temporary continued health care benefits comparable to the continued health care benefits provided for former civilian employees of the Federal government. Medical benefits under CHCBP are similar to the benefits under TRICARE Standard. CHCBP functions under most of the rules and regulations governing TRICARE.

CHCBP acts as a “bridge” between your military health benefits and your new job’s medical benefits, so you and your family will receive continuous medical coverage. It is a health care program intended to provide you with continuous health care coverage on a temporary basis following your loss of military benefits.

Once again, you are not required to purchase this 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.