There are health plans and programs available to help veterans:
TRICARE (www.tricare.mil) - Provides health insurance for qualified active duty and retired service members and their family members, including National Guard and Reserve members.
TRICARE for Life (tricare.mil) - This is a program for Medicare-eligible military retirees and their dependents, who have Medicare Parts A and B, that acts as a supplement to Medicare.
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (www.va.gov) - If you’re a veteran, you may qualify for care and prescription drug coverage through a Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility.
Washington state Dept. of Veteran Affairs counseling and wellness (www.dva.wa.gov) - Offers a one-of-a-kind, state-funded outreach/counseling program designed to provide confidential counseling services to Washington state veterans and family members.
Washington state's Veterans Benefit Enhancement Program (VBEP) (www.hca.wa.gov) - The Washington State Health Care Authority, in partnership with the Washington State Dept. of Veterans Affairs, helps eligible veterans and their families get assistance through Veterans Affairs health care.