Labor & Delivery
TRICARE covers medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition. services during your labor and delivery. This includes:
- Anesthesia
- Monitoring
- Other services required
- Cesarean section, if you need it
If you choose to have a C-section for personal reasons, you may have to pay for some of the costs.
Facility and Provider
Where you will deliver usually depends on your TRICARE plan. This could be a:
- Military hospital
- Civilian hospital
- Office-based or freestanding facility
- Home birth. If you’re considering an in-home birth:
You also have options for the type of provider who delivers your baby. This could be your:
- Obstetrician
- Family practice doctor
- Certified nurse midwife
You and your doctor will make these decisions at your prenatal visits.
Length of Stay
Usually, you’ll stay in the hospital for at least 48 hours after a vaginal delivery and 96 hours after a C-section. If you have complications, you may stay longer.
Last Updated 10/3/2024