COMDTINST 1760.7B
3 JAN 1995
c.
A former unmarried spouse or dependent child enrolls as an individual when CHAMPUS
eligibility is lost. When the family is affected, due to the active duty sponsor's release, the entire
eligible family should be enrolled. After enrollment, beneficiaries may change from family to
individual, but not from individual to family. Personnel currently enrolled in the US VIP have the
option to cancel and enroll in CHCBP.
8.
BENEFITS.
a.
Coverage under CHCBP is offered in quarterly increments with a maximum benefit period of 18
months for former active duty members and their eligible dependents, and 36 months for former
spouses and unmarried emancipated dependents.
b.
Although not part of the CHAMPUS program, CHCBP will mirror the medical benefits of standard
CHAMPUS. There are no preexisting condition clauses. Co-payments, deductibles, and
catastrophic caps will be the same as the member's beneficiary group (20 percent if active/25
percent if retired). All care will be in the civilian sector. Enrollees are not eligible for care in
military facilities or to enroll in military managed care programs. CHCBP claims will be filed in
the same manner as CHAMPUS claims. Members should contact the CHCBP administrator or
their local health benefits advisor for further information on CHCBP eligibility, enrollment, or
program coverage's.
ALAN M STEINMAN
Chief, Office of Health and Safety
Encl:
(1) CHCBP Form 7537, A summary of the rules pertaining to the Department of
Defense's Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP) coverage
(2) CHCBP Form 7524, CHCBP Application for Continued Health Care Benefit Program
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