ChampVA benefits for Stepchildren

Question of the day:

Tricare and Stepchildren

Does a stepchild have to live in the stepparent's home at least 50% of the time in order to receive ChampVA?

Yes. If that stepparent is seeking ChampVA benefits for their stepchild the stepchild must reside with that step parent for at least 50% of the time. This does not apply to biological children or children that are adopted. The child remains eligible for CHAMPVA so long as they are not receiving Tricare.

Some states will allow the court order to state that the stepparent is going to provide insurance for their stepchild. They can then turn it in and it will cover the residency requirement.

I have never had that particular fact pattern in AL or FL so I do not know whether it would be sufficient.