Bone Marrow Transplants

TRICARE covers bone marrow transplants to treat certain conditions. Autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplants are covered when they are safe and proven to be effective treatments.

• Autologous Bone Marrow Transplants—Patient is donor and recipient of bone marrow stem cells. This transplant is usually performed in combination with high-dose chemotherapy to treat cancer.
• Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant—Patient receives bone marrow stem cells from a compatible donor. The donor may or may not be a relative. This transplant is usually performed to treat bone marrow diseases.

TRICARE doesn't cover:

• Bone marrow transplants for patients who have another condition that could affect the success of the transplant
• Transplant services that are part of a grant, research program or are an unproven procedure
• Drugs that aren't approved by the Food and Drug Administration
• Non-medical expenses (hotel, meals or transportation) before or after transplant for the beneficiary or their family members
• Donor transportation