Life event
Welcoming a baby
Adding a dependent, benefits for children
Start here
- Add the baby as a dependent via VA Form 21-686c.
- If 100% P&T, register the child for CHAMPVA coverage.
- Update SGLI / VGLI beneficiary allocations.
Benefits that apply here
Dependency and Compensation Rate Adjustment for Veterans
Veterans receiving VA disability compensation may add dependents (spouse, children, dependent parents) to their award to receive an additional compensation amount beyond the base disability rate.
Available to veterans at 30%+ disability rating with qualifying dependentsCHAMPVA Health Coverage
Cost-sharing health care program for the spouse and dependent children of a veteran rated permanently and totally disabled from a service-connected condition, and for the surviving spouse and children of a veteran who died from a service-connected condition or was rated permanently and totally disabled at death, or of a service member who died in the line of duty. Spouses, surviving spouses, and dependent children enrolled in CHAMPVA can buy discounted private dental insurance through the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP).
Spouses, surviving spouses, and children of veterans rated permanently and totally disabled for a service-connected condition, or who died from one or in the line of duty; not if eligible for TRICAREVeterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI)
Renewable term life insurance allowing veterans to convert SGLI to civilian coverage after separation; guaranteed without medical exam if applied within 240 days of separation.
Available to veterans within 1 year and 120 days of separationUp to $500K coverageMax elected coverageBeyond the VA
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