Does TRICARE cover doula services?

 

Yes as of January 1, 2022, under the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration. Birth doula services are available to TRICARE Select and TRICARE Prime enrollees in the United States and District of Columbia. 

The Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration allows:

• Up to 6 visits by a certified labor doulaLabor doulas are trained, non-medical professionals who provide support for the birthing parent before, during, and a short time after labor.. 
• One labor support visit during the birth event. 

Call your contractor to learn about certification requirements. If your doula doesn’t meet the requirements, TRICARE won’t pay for your doula services. 

The demonstration isn’t available:

• In U.S. territories;
• Overseas; or 
• If you’re planning to give birth in a military hospital.

Note: The demonstration covers birth doulas. It doesn’t cover other doulas (for example, postpartum doula). 

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

West Region Contractor (Health Net Federal Services, LLC)
1-844-866-9378
https://tricare-west.com/