The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a healthcare benefits program in the United States that is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Designed primarily as a health coverage option for the spouse or widow(er) and the children of a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability, or of a veteran who died as a result of such a disability, CHAMPVA provides a comprehensive set of healthcare services. It's important to note that CHAMPVA is not an insurance plan but a benefits program that operates as a cost-sharing arrangement. By extending medical, surgical, mental health, and pharmaceutical benefits, CHAMPVA plays a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of qualifying family members of eligible veterans.