Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

TRICARE covers an annual breast MRI screening beginning at age 30, for women who have a 20% or greater lifetime risk of breast cancer.  Your risk is determined by risk assessment tools based on family history, or if you have any of the following risk factors:

• Known BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation
• First degree relative (parent, child, sibling) with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, and have not had genetic testing themselves
• Radiation therapy to the chest between the ages of 10 and 30 years
• History of Li-Fraumeni, Cowden, or Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome, or a first degree relative with a history of one of these syndromes

TRICARE covers genetic counseling provided by a TRICARE authorized provider before BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene testing:

• For women identified as high risk for breast cancer by their primary care manager.
• For men if it is medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition. and appropriate. 
• If you have a history of radiation therapy to the chest between the ages of 10 and 30.
• If you have a history of LiFraumeni, Cowden, or Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome, or a parent, child or sibling with a history of one of these syndromes.