Reproductive Health

TRICARE’s coverage of pregnancy and reproductive health depends on the specific test, item, or service.

Service	Is It Covered?
Abortions	It depends. Only if pregnancy is the result of rape or incest or if the mother’s life is at risk.
Assisted reproductive technology services	It depends. TRICARE doesn’t cover ART, but ART is authorized as an extended benefit under the Supplemental Health Care Program for qualifying service members.
Birth control	Yes. May require a prescription. Most non-prescription contraceptives and surgical sterilization reversals aren’t covered. Learn more about TRICARE birth control coverage.
Treatment of cancer of the female reproductive system	Yes.
Cesarean section	Yes.
Hormone replacement therapy	Yes.
Infertility diagnosis and treatment	Yes. TRICARE covers the diagnosis and treatment of the underlying physical causes of male and female infertility.
Labor and delivery	Yes. Usually covered for at least 48 hours after a vaginal delivery and 96 hours after a cesarean section. If you have complications, you may stay longer. Your plan may determine where you get care.
Mammograms	Yes.
Pap tests	Yes. Covered as part of preventive screening beginning at age 21.
Prenatal and postpartum care	Yes. Your plan may determine where you get care.
Well-woman exams	Yes. Some screenings are age- or risk-related.

Go to What’s Covered to search for more information about women’s health and pregnancy coverage.