Breastfeeding Counseling
TRICARE covers breastfeeding counseling at no cost in two ways:
- As part of the care provided during:
- An inpatient maternity stay
- A follow-up outpatient visit
- A well-child care visit
- Up to six separate outpatient sessions when the breastfeeding counseling is:
- Billed as a preventive service
- The only service being provided
- Provided by a TRICARE authorized provider, outpatient hospital, or clinic
- This is effective for care provided on or after December 19, 2014.
Lactation Support Services
TRICARE covers counseling services from:
- Independent Board Certified Lactation Consultants
- Certified Lactation Counselors
Providers must be a TRICARE-authorized doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or registered nurse. >>Learn more.
See Also
Read questions and answers about breast pumps, breast pump supplies, and breastfeeding counseling.
Disclaimer:
This list of covered services isn’t all-inclusive. TRICARE covers services that are and considered proven. Some services have special rules or limits, and some services are excluded. Learn how a benefit becomes covered.
Last Updated 9/16/2024