Does TRICARE cover chiropractic care?

Direct answer: Generally no — chiropractic care is only covered through the limited Chiropractic Health Care Program, which is restricted to active duty service members and activated Guard/Reserve members at designated military hospitals and clinics.

Applies to: All TRICARE plans · All regions

Details

Family members, retirees and their families, unremarried former spouses, and survivors are not eligible for the program at all — they may be referred to non-chiropractic alternatives in the Military Health System, like physical therapy or orthopedics, or seek chiropractic care in the community at their own expense. Even for eligible active duty members, your Primary Care Manager decides whether a referral to the program is appropriate.

What to do next

Confirm this with your Primary Care Manager or regional contractor before scheduling — rules can vary by region and by service.