Pentagon Extends Doulas and Breastfeeding Help for Troops
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense is extending the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support program for five more years, from 2027 to 2031. This means military families can keep getting help from doulas and breastfeeding experts. They’re also asking for your thoughts on making this support a permanent part of TRICARE, with comments open until May 11, 2026.
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TRICARE Doula and Lactation Coverage Extended
If you are a military beneficiary, the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration (CBSD) will continue from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031 so you can keep getting covered services from certified doulas and lactation consultants/counselors under the demonstration. The Department estimates the extension will cost about $19.6 million over the five-year extension.
Possible Permanent TRICARE Benefit Change
The Department is soliciting public comments through May 11, 2026 on the CBSD and its potential integration into the TRICARE Basic benefit, which could lead to making some or all of the demonstration services permanent under TRICARE. The Department will consider comments and may engage in any needed rulemaking if permanent coverage is deemed appropriate.
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