Remarriage and CHAMPVA for surviving spouses
Educational information only, not medical, legal, or insurance advice. Confirm with CHAMPVA and your provider. Last verified against VA.gov: October 9, 2026 (VA page updated Aug 7, 2026). Changelog
| If a surviving spouse… | CHAMPVA |
|---|---|
| Remarries on or after their 55th birthday | Continues |
| Remarries before age 55 | Ends on the date of remarriage |
| Remarried before 55, and that marriage later ends (death, divorce, or annulment) | May qualify again starting the first day of the month after the remarriage ends. Send a copy of the death certificate, divorce decree, or annulment decree |
Children’s eligibility generally isn’t affected by a parent’s remarriage, except for stepchildren who leave the veteran’s household.
Questions about your situation: call CHAMPVA at 800-733-8387 or contact a free accredited VSO.