Does TRICARE cover doula services?
Yes, if you are a TRICARE Select, TRICARE Prime, or TRICARE Prime Remote enrollee. Go to Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration to learn more. The demonstration ends on December 31, 2031.
If you live overseas, you must register with International SOS to use this benefit. To learn more, visit the Childbirth Support page.
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 if you’re planning to give birth:
- In a military hospital.
- Without a TRICARE-authorized provider.
Note: The demonstration covers birth doulas. It doesn’t cover other doulas. As of April 11, 2024, you may use doulas who participate in a statewide Medicaid program.
Contact Information
East Region Contractor (Humana Military)
1-800-444-5445
https://www.tricare.mil/East
TRICARE Overseas (including U.S. Territories) International SOS (Overseas Contractor)
Country-Specific Toll-Free Numbers
https://www.tricare-overseas.com/
West Region Contractor (TriWest Healthcare Alliance)
1-888-TRIWEST (874-9378)
https://tricare.mil/west
Last Updated 8/12/2026