Pregnancy Care

Maternity care is all of the medical services related to pregnancy. This includes:

• Prenatal care
• Labor and delivery
• Post-partum care 
• Treatment of any complications

TRICARE covers medically-necessary pregnancy care, but there are some limits.

• The plan you're using will determine where you get pregnancy care.
• For specific information about how to get care, answer three questions at the top of the page to get your plan info. 
• Or, you can review the basic rules for getting pregnancy care, below.

Beneficiaries Enrolled in a TRICARE Prime Plan

You must get a referral from your primary care manager (PCM) before seeking pregnancy care.

• Every attempt will be made to refer you to a military hospital or clinic, if available.
• If not, your PCM will refer you to a network provider for the duration of your pregnancy.
• After your baby is born, you'll continue to get postpartum care for up to six weeks.
• If you need care for other issues while you are pregnant (if you have a cold or sprain your ankle, for example), contact your PCM to schedule an appointment.

Beneficiaries Using All Other Plans

You can visit any TRICARE-authorized providerAn authorized provider is any individual, institution/organization, or supplier that is licensed by a state, accredited by national organization, or meets other standards of the medical community, and is certified to provide benefits under TRICARE. There are two types of TRICARE-authorized providers: Network and Non-Network. for pregnancy care.

• Try to find a network provider first—you'll pay less out-of-pocket
• After your baby is born, you'll continue to get postpartum care for up to six weeks.
• If you need care for other issues while you are pregnant (if you have a cold or sprain your ankle, for example), contact your PCM to schedule an appointment.