This legislation, known as the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025, aims to expand healthcare access for dependents of certain veterans. It specifically amends title 38 of the United States Code to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program . Under the proposed changes, a child would be eligible for CHAMPVA benefits until their 26th birthday , regardless of their marital status. This provision ensures that young adult dependents can remain on their parents' healthcare plan, aligning with similar provisions in private insurance. The expanded eligibility will apply to all medical care provided on or after the date the Act is signed into law.