Changes

Starting Jan. 1, 2022, qualifying TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select enrollees can enroll in the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration (CBSD). The CBSD covers:

• Certified non-medical labor doulas
• Lactation consultants
• Lactation counselors

You aren’t eligible for the CBSD if you use TRICARE For Life, US Family Health Plan, or the Continued Health Care Benefit Program. The CBSD will run from Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2026. The CBSD will expand overseas on Jan. 1, 2025.

Limitations apply. Learn more.

The Near Patient Program (NPP) will give you access to in-country medical and non-medical professionals. They will be able to help you navigate the overseas health care system.

For more information, go to the Changes Overseas page.

You can also call the TOP Regional Call Center and follow the service prompts.

FDA Recall of Certain Sleep and Respiratory Devices

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has directed Philips Respironics to recall certain sleep and respiratory devices. This includes certain Constant Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices, Bi-Level Airway Pressure (BiPAP) devices, and some ventilators.

The Military Health System (MHS) has notified all TRICARE-authorized durable medical equipment (DME) providers of the recall. If you think your device may be included in this recall:

• Check the Philips Respironics patient portal or call 1-877-907-7508 to see if your device is on the recall list.
• Make sure you have registered your device in the patient portal.
• Talk with your provider about whether you should stop using your device.

Learn more.