Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I pay for birth control?

For prescription contraceptives (for example, birth control pill and diaphragm) you pay your pharmacy copaymentA fixed dollar amount you may pay for a covered health care service or drug.. Use the TRICARE Formulary Search Tool to see your costs.

Medical Contraceptives:

You don't pay for the medical contraceptives below if you get the service from a TRICARE network provider.

• Insertion, removal, and repositioning of an IUD (intrauterine device)
• Birth control shot; and
• Birth control implant.

You don’t pay for tubal sterilization (tubes tied) if you get the service from a TRICARE network provider.

If you use a non-network provider, you will pay for the service. 

For a vasectomy, your costs depend on:

• Who you are (active duty family member, retiree, etc.);
• Your beneficiary group (group A or B); and
• The plan you're using (TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, TRICARE Prime Overseas, etc.).

 

Contact Information
West Region Contractor (TriWest Healthcare Alliance)
1-888-TRIWEST (874-9378)
https://tricare.mil/west

East Region Contractor (Humana Military)
1-800-444-5445
https://www.humanamilitary.com/

TRICARE Overseas (including U.S. Territories) International SOS (Overseas Contractor)
Country-Specific Toll-Free Numbers
https://www.tricare-overseas.com/