At a Glance

Below is an overview of information about the Peace Corps' health benefits program. In addition, Peace Corps' Office of Medical Services provides assistance with reinstatement of Volunteers through screening.

Please note that AfterCare replaces CorpsCare as the health insurance plan effective September 1, 2011. CorpsCare coverage for previously enrolled returned Volunteers terminates on September 1, 2011. Eligible returned Volunteers who wish to continue coverage must enroll directly with AfterCorps within a limited time.

AfterCorps

Returned Volunteers may receive post-service health benefits from AfterCorps. These benefits cover non-service-related medical problems, which include:

• Most pre-existing conditions not covered by FECA
• Conditions that arose during service that are not covered by FECA, e.g. while in the U.S. on vacation, home leave, emergency leave, or medevac.
• Health problems that arose after Volunteer service.

Peace Corps pays one month's premium for all Volunteers. Volunteers may purchase up to 18 months of additional coverage for themselves, their spouse, and all qualified dependents (younger than 18 years old).

Contact AfterCorps Customer Service for:

• Emergency medical assistance
• Referrals to Multiplan hospitals, physicians, and other health services
• Insurance coverage extensions

To extend or confirm coverage, call 800.544.1802 or 317.582.2609. For preauthorization of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment, or for the status of your medical claim, call 800.690.6295 or 0.317.818.2809 (collect calls accepted). For a U.S. referral to a network provider call 800.544.1802.

Medical and Dental Evaluations

Form PC-127C is used to authorize payment for evaluation of medical and dental health conditions related to your overseas service.

Evaluations must be issued and used within six months after service, and can be obtained by contacting a Peace Corps medical officer or the Office of Medical Services. Call 855.855.1961, ext. 1540.

FECA

As a returned Volunteer, you may be eligible for certain benefits under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) if the illness or injury is related to your activities as a Volunteer, or is incurred during overseas service.

Treatment is covered for most medical and dental conditions related to Volunteer service and conditions incurred or contracted while abroad during service.

Claims must be filed within three years after service, or within three years of recognition that a health condition is service-related. To file a claim, contact the Office of Medical Services' Post-Service Unit at 855.855.1961, ext. 1540.

Medical Records

To request a copy of your medical records, you will need to download the Authorization for Release of Medical Information Form (PDF). Under HIPAA, this form authorizes the release of confidential medical information. Your health record is protected by state and federal law. By completing and signing the form, you give Peace Corps the permission to disclose your health information to the designee indicated on the consent form.

If you have questions or require assistance with your form, please contact:

Peace Corps
Medical Records Department
1111 20th St. NW
Washington, DC 20526
Phone: 202-692-1500
Fax: 202-692-1549

Last updated Jan 22 2013