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Availability of Health Care and Mental Health Services

Learn about the availability of health care and mental health services for military personnel before and after separation. Explore programs like CHCBP and TAMP, eligibility criteria, VA health benefits, mental health coverage, and resources. Address veteran suicide statistics and provide important contact information for assistance.

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Availability of Health Care and Mental Health Services

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  1. Availability of Health CareandMental Health Services ELEMENT 39 PG. 193

  2. Pre-Separation Physicals • Prior to military separation, the Service Member should get a physical, a dental check-up, and a copy of personal and family members health records. • Separation History and Physical Examination (SPHE) should be scheduled 90 to 180 days prior to separation or terminal leave. http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd2807-1.pdf

  3. The Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP) is a premium-based plan that: • Gives you temporary health coverage for 18-36 months when you lose eligibility for TRICARE.  • Acts as a bridge between military health benefits and your new civilian health plan. • Provides the same coverage as TRICARE Select, including prescriptions. • Gives you minimum essential basic health cover that meets the Affordable Care Act, but it is temporary. Coverage options should be considered when CHCBP ends. https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/SpecialPrograms/CHCBP Temporary Coverage

  4. Transitional Assistance ManagementProgram • The Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) provides 180 days of premium-free transitional health care benefits after regular TRICARE benefits end.  • TAMP continues to provide the minimum essential basic health care coverage that meets the Affordable Care Act requirement, but is only temporary.

  5. TAMP Eligibility • Sponsors and eligible family members may be covered by TAMP if the sponsor is: • Involuntarily separating from active duty under honorable conditions including: • Members who receive a voluntary separation incentive (VSI), or  • Members who receive voluntary separation pay (VSP) and aren't entitled to retired or retainer pay upon separation. • A National Guard or Reserve member separating from a period of more than 30 consecutive days of active duty served for a preplanned mission or in support of a contingency operation. • Separating from active duty following involuntary retention (stop-loss) in support of a contingency operation  • Separating from active duty following a voluntary agreement to stay on active duty for less than one year in support of a contingency operation  • Receiving a sole survivorship discharge  • Separating from regular active duty service and agree to become a member of the Selected Reserve of a Reserve Component. The Service member must become a Selected Reservist the day immediately following release from regular active duty service to qualify.

  6. VA Health Benefits • Service members are eligible if served in the active military, naval, or air service, without receiving a dishonorable discharge. • Were discharged for a disability received or that got worse in the line of duty. • Get a VA pension • Former Prisoner of War (POW) • Received a Purple Heart • Get or qualify for Medicaid benefits

  7. How To Apply • By Phone: 1-877-222-VETS (1-877-222-8387) Monday – Friday *:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. • By Mail: Health Eligibility Center 2957 Clairmont Rd. Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30329 • In Person: Contact nearest VA office.

  8. eBenefits https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage

  9. Veteran Affairs Mental Health Coverage • The VA offers specialized treatment of mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse disorders. • The treatment include pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, group therapy, and for opiate use disorder, and medication assisted treatment. • Service members with other than dishonorable discharges with urgent mental health or substance use problems are considered a high priority for VA care.

  10. Veteran Suicide Stats • Veterans have a high suicide rate. • Risk for suicide is 19 percent higher among male Veterans when compared to U.S non-Veteran adult men. Females are 2.5 times higher compared to non-Veteran adult women. • https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressreleas.cfm?id=2951

  11. Resources • www.VeteransCrisisLine.net • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 option 1 • www.intransition.dcoe.mil • www.tricare.mil/mental • www.militaryoncesource.mil/health-and-wellnesss • www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov

  12. Questions?

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