Benefits / Healthcare
Military and veteran healthcare
Understand the main systems without confusing active-duty coverage with veteran eligibility.
TRICARE serves eligible uniformed-service members and families, while VA health care has its own veteran enrollment and eligibility process. They are separate systems with different rules.
While serving
Your status, location, and family relationship affect which TRICARE plans and costs apply.
After service
VA health care eligibility considers service history and other factors. Enrollment is not automatic for every veteran.