Stem Cell Transplants

TRICARE covers stem cell transplants, with or without high dose chemotherapy, for certain indications.

The following are forms of stem cell transplant that TRICARE covers:

• Autologous bone marrow transplant with high-dose chemotherapy
• Autologous peripheral stem cell transplant
• Allogeneic bone marrow transplant
• Allogeneic peripheral stem cell transplant
• Umbilical cord blood stem cell transplant

TRICARE doesn’t cover:

• Transportation of an organ donor or pancreatic islet transplant
• Stem cell transplants if the patient has another existing illness that would jeopardize the achievement of successful transplant or if stem cell transplant isn’t a proven treatment for the beneficiary’s condition.  

TRICARE may cover the cost of pre-transplant and post-transplant non-medical expenses (such as out-of-hospital living expenses such as hotels or meals) for beneficiaries who qualify for the Prime Travel Benefit.