CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act of 2025

Bill 119 HR 1404, also known as the CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2021, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program. The CHAMPVA program provides health care benefits to the dependents of certain veterans. Currently, children lose eligibility for these benefits once they turn 23 years old.

This bill seeks to extend the age limit to 26 years old, bringing it in line with the age limit for children covered under the Affordable Care Act. This change would allow more young adults to continue receiving medical care through the CHAMPVA program, providing them with important health care coverage during a critical time in their lives.

In addition to increasing the age limit for children eligible for CHAMPVA benefits, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the program. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that the children of veterans have access to the health care they need, even as they transition into adulthood. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1404 aims to improve the CHAMPVA program by expanding coverage for eligible children and ensuring that they have access to the medical care they need.