Pap Test
Pap tests are:
- Also known as Pap smears
- Covered for female beneficiaries beginning at age 21
The frequency of screening Pap tests may be at the discretion you and your clinician. But screening Pap tests shouldn’t be performed less frequently than once every three years.
Note: Women under age 21 shouldn’t be screened, regardless of the age of sexual initiation or other risk factors.
Disclaimer:
This list of covered services is not all inclusive. TRICARE covers services that are medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition. and considered proven. There are special rules or limits on certain services, and some services are excluded.
Last Updated 10/29/2024