1. #40 Separation History and Physical Examination #41 Transitional Healthcare Benefits
Ask the class to stand if they’ve ever broken a bone, ask if they’ve ever been hospitalized for being sick and needed medical attention, then ask if someone has ever had a dependent hospitalized. If there is anyone still sitting, ask that person if they think it’s realistic to assume they too will need medical care in the future. Use this as a lead in to discuss why it’s so important to know where a Sailor can review their medical information, how preventative medicine (physicals) are important and why health insurance is important.

2. Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE)
OVERVIEW
The separation health assessment was developed to provide a single separation examination that supports the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation program and the Department of Defense (DoD) mandatory separation history and physical examination. The assessment captures current health information in a way that is accessible by DoD and VA.

3. SHPE Benefits
Provides a comprehensive medical evaluation at separation to include:
Current and past medical concerns identified during military career are documented
Current health status and medical history are assessed
DoD can use assessment results to identify and evaluate illnesses and injuries potentially caused by occupational exposures and physical hazards in military workplaces, possibly eliminating these exposures and hazards and preventing future illnesses and injuries
Is an efficient way for VA to identify service-connected conditions
Allows more accurate prediction of future healthcare needs
Information gathered from the assessment can be used to focus Veteran outreach efforts

4. DOD POLICY CONCERNING SHPE
All Service members completing a period of active duty as detailed in Section 3 must complete a SHPE
Documentation of the SHPE must be entered into each member’s Service Treatment Record (STR) before final separation from military service.
SHPE Includes…
Subjective Assessment of Health: You will complete the DD Form , “Report of Medical History” prior to your scheduled exam.
Objective Assessment of Health: The examiner will review your complete medical history (including the DD Form ) and your current health status to determine if there is a need for further treatment or evaluations regarding any medical concerns.

5. Healthcare
Retiring service members are eligible for TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, or TRICARE for Life.
Service members are encouraged to have supplemental insurance policies.
TRICARE doesn’t cover all costs
TRICARE has an annual deductible
TRICARE has a yearly cap.
Surviving dependents are also eligible for TRICARE benefits.
Service members assigned to Community Based Warrior Transition Units (CBWTUS) are also eligible for medical care close to home.

6. Healthcare
If a service member is separating INVOLUNTARILY they may be eligible for the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) which provides them with benefits similar to TRICARE for 180 days after separation.
Service members must REENROLL in TRICARE prime at their local TRICARE service center after separating.
If a service member is separating voluntarily they are still required by law to have health insurance. However veterans can still find healthcare through the VA, or the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Transitioning service members can still apply for temporary medical coverage under the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP). Which is available for 18 months post separation.

8. Dental Coverage
Veterans are also eligible for space-available dental care during the TAMP period. (180 Days) At military dental facilities.
The VA also offers one-time dental care for veterans who apply within 180 days of separation.
Members cannot receive dental care if they were provided a dental exam and treatment within 90 days of separation.

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10. Questions?