Nutritional Therapy

TRICARE covers the following food, medical equipment, supplies, and services. You must get these from a . They are for certain covered diseases and conditions only.  

  • Parenteral nutritional therapy
  • Enteral nutritional therapy
  • Oral nutritional therapy
  • Intraperitoneal nutrition (IPN) therapy
  • Ketogenic diets
  • Low protein modified foods
  • Specialized formulas, including amino acid-based formulas
  • Medical nutritional therapy or counseling

If you have a prescription, TRICARE covers some prenatal vitamins. If you’re pregnant and over the age of 45, you must get .

Disclaimer:

This list of covered services isn’t all-inclusive. TRICARE covers services that are medically necessary and considered proven. Some services have special rules or limits, and some services are excluded. Learn how a benefit becomes covered.

Last Updated 10/29/2024