Military Benefits Eligibility Checker
Answer a few questions to discover which military and VA benefits you or your family may be eligible for.
10 questions • Takes about 2 minutes
About This Benefits Eligibility Checker
As a military spouse, you have access to numerous benefits that can help with healthcare, education, and career advancement. This eligibility checker helps you identify which benefits you may qualify for based on your service member's status and your situation.
Benefits We Check
Healthcare Benefits
TRICARE Prime/Select, Reserve Select (TRS), TAMP transitional coverage, CHAMPVA
Education Benefits
MyCAA ($4,000 for certifications), Transferred GI Bill, DEA for dependents
Career Resources
SECO career coaching, licensure reimbursement, federal hiring preference
Housing Benefits
VA Home Loan eligibility for surviving spouses
Survivor Benefits
DIC, Survivors Pension, CHAMPVA healthcare, DEA education benefits
Family Support
Military OneSource counseling, MilTax, relocation assistance
Frequently Asked Questions
What healthcare options are available for military spouses?
Active Duty Spouses: TRICARE Prime (HMO-style, lower costs) or TRICARE Select (more provider flexibility).
Reserve/Guard Spouses: TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) - a premium-based plan when not on active duty orders.
After Separation: TAMP provides FREE 180-day transitional coverage.
Disabled Veteran Spouses: CHAMPVA for spouses of veterans who are 100% permanently and totally disabled.
What is MyCAA and who qualifies?
MyCAA (Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts) provides up to $4,000 for education and training in portable career fields. Eligible spouses include those married to active duty E1-E5, W1-W2, and O1-O2 service members. The program covers certifications, licenses, and associate degrees in high-demand fields.
What career resources are available?
SECO: Free career coaching, resume assistance, and licensing guidance through Military OneSource.
Licensure Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per PCS to cover costs of transferring professional licenses to a new state.
Federal Hiring Preference: Noncompetitive hiring authority on USAJOBS - a fast track to federal employment.
Can I use GI Bill benefits as a spouse?
Transferred GI Bill: If your service member transferred their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to you, you have 15 years to use them after they leave service.
DEA (Chapter 35): If your spouse is 100% P&T disabled or died from service-connected causes, you may qualify for up to 45 months of education benefits.
What survivor benefits are available?
DIC: Monthly tax-free benefits if your service member died from service-connected causes or while on active duty.
Survivors Pension: Income-based monthly payment for spouses of wartime veterans.
CHAMPVA: Healthcare for surviving spouses.
DEA: Education benefits for surviving spouses and children.
