question Can a spouse retain medical benefits after divorce from a 100% rated vet?

[glitch]

Is it for real that a spouse can still get medical benefits after they divorce if they were married for more than 20 years? The vet's rated 100% but only did a 4-year contract in the military and weren't medically discharged. Thanks for clearing this up for me!

 

[troppy]

This is only applicable if the military member is retired with 20 years of active duty. However, for a 4-year service... it's not possible. The only way to retain health insurance insurance would be if there were a court order for one spouse to provide insurance to the other, whether temporary or permanent.

 

[greg]

Nope. Divorce cuts off benefits for a spouse.

 

[CalVet]

You're referring to a situation where a spouse is married to an active duty service member for 20 years, allowing them to retain their Tricare health insurance after a divorce. However, veterans cannot continue to provide CHAMPVA benefits to an ex-spouse once divorced, regardless of the marriage duration.

It's important to note that this does not impact the benefits of biological or adopted children.

 

[Finestal]

No.