All Volunteers receive comprehensive medical
and dental benefits. The benefits start with coverage of vaccinations and
anti-malarial prescription, which begin prior to departure. Each post has
a Peace Corps Medical Officer to provide primary care. Full medical insurance
during service covers 100% of primary care, hospitalization, medical evacuation,
all prescriptions including birth control and dental care needs. Volunteers
are also covered by workman's compensation for injuries incurred during their
period of service.
Additionally, Volunteers can obtain affordable health
insurance for up to 18 months following Volunteers service through
an assistance program called CorpsCare. The Peace Corps pays the first
month's premium and you then have the option to purchase a reasonably
priced, comprehensive insurance policy to cover you and qualified dependents.
More information is available in the returned
Volunteers Health Benefits section.
Seniors
In most cases, Peace Corps service does not affect a Volunteer's Social
Security benefits. Get answers to the most commonly
asked questions by
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