Introduction
The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) mobile application (app) helps Veterans, family members, and medical providers access important information across several Veteran and Family Member Program (VFMP) areas. The app includes program details for CHAMPVA, Camp Lejeune, Children of Women Vietnam Veterans (CWVV), the Foreign Medical Program, and Spina Bifida, all in one place.
Learn about eligibility, how to apply, benefits, covered conditions, and available support for each program. The app also includes tools that help users:
- Locate nearby VA facilities
- Look up medical code participation and coverage status
- Navigate VFMP program benefits, claims, and coverage guidance
Features
- Access program information for CHAMPVA, Camp Lejeune, CWVV, the Foreign Medical Program, and Spina Bifida, including eligibility, how to apply, benefits, and covered conditions.
- Use the CHAMPVA Code Directory to look up participation and reimbursement status for the following medical code types: American Dental Association (ADA), Current Procedural Technology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), National Drug Code (NDC), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System-Durable Medical Equipment (HCPCS-DME).
- View clear coverage results such as covered, covered with conditions, not covered, or call for more information.
- Explore the in-app CHAMPVA Guide for program overviews, helpful links, coverage details, and contact information.
- Use the Locate a Facility feature to identify nearby VA resources such as pharmacies, medical centers, clinics, benefits offices, and Vet Centers.
Training Materials
FAQs
What is the CHAMPVA App, and why should I use it?
The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) mobile application (app) helps Veterans, family members, and medical providers access important information across several Veteran and Family Member Program (VFMP) areas. The app includes program details for CHAMPVA, Camp Lejeune, Children of Women Vietnam Veterans (CWVV), the Foreign Medical Program, and Spina Bifida, all in one place.
Who can use the CHAMPVA App?
Anyone can access the App to look up CHAMPVA medical code participation and coverage status, review eligibility requirements, learn how to apply, explore benefits, and view covered conditions for each VFMP program.
What medical codes does the CHAMPVA App accept?
The app accepts American Dental Association (ADA), Current Procedural Technology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (IDC-10), National Drug Code (NDC), and Durable Medical Equipment (HCPCS-DME) codes and returns the reimbursement status.
How do I look up a medical code to see if it is covered by CHAMPVA?
The Code Directory, located within the CHAMPVA program screen, allows users to search for CHAMPVA medical codes and view reimbursement or participation status. Users can enter a code, name, or description into the Search box. Matching codes will display below the search bar along with the code type, number, and description. Selecting a code opens its full coverage details.
Users may also browse all codes for specific code types. To do this:
Clear any text from the Search box.
Open the Code Types dropdown (ADA, CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS-DME, NDC).
Select one or more code types.
Tap the magnifying glass icon to view all matching codes.
What are the different possible statuses for CHAMPVA coverage?
- Yes – This is covered by CHAMPVA.
- Yes with conditions. This is part of CHAMPVA, but there are restrictions. You are advised to contact the CHAMPVA service center for more details. To learn more, call the service center at: 1(800)733-8387.
- No – This is not covered by CHAMPVA.
NOTE: Results DO NOT constitute an authorization by the VA for any purchase and/or reimbursement.
What do I do if I need additional information or help?
To access the app’s built-in resources, tap the ‘Info’ icon located in the upper right corner of the home screen.
CHAMPVA Help Line Information: If you need help with the VFMP App, dial 1-800-733-8387 to speak with a VA representative. You should never use this app in an emergency. If you encounter an emergency, call your local medical center or dial 911 immediately.
What is VA Mobile?
VA Mobile is an initiative that aims to improve Veterans’ health by providing technologies to expand care beyond the traditional office visit. As part of VA Mobile, VA is releasing a series of secure apps that take advantage of the popularity of wireless technologies to support Veterans, caregivers, and VA care teams.
Where can I find additional information about other available VA Mobile Apps?
Additional information about other available VA Apps can be found on mobile.va.gov/appstore as well as mobile.va.gov in the VA Mobile Apps General FAQs.
Help
For help with this app, contact the apps developers at:
Email: CHAMPVAMOBILEAPPSUPPORT@va.gov