Hair Removal
TRICARE may cover hair removal, including electrolysis, when medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition.. You don’t need pre-authorizationWhen your regional contractor approves your care before you go to your appointment. If you’re being referred, your provider will get you a referralWhen your primary care manager or provider sends you to another provider for care that they don’t provide. and pre-authorization at the same time., but you must get a referral from your primary care manager if you’re enrolled in TRICARE Prime.
TRICARE doesn’t cover hair removal for cosmetic reasons.
Disclaimer:
This list of covered services isn’t all-inclusive. TRICARE covers services that are medically necessary and considered proven. Some services have special rules or limits, and some services are excluded. Learn how a benefit becomes covered.