Does TRICARE cover vasectomy?

TRICARE covers vasectomy as a standard outpatient surgical benefit for eligible beneficiaries. The procedure is considered a covered family planning service and does not typically require pre-authorization. Under TRICARE Prime, a referral from the primary care manager to a urologist is required. TRICARE Select beneficiaries can directly schedule with a TRICARE-authorized urologist without a referral. Active duty service members can receive vasectomies at military treatment facilities at no cost, though they should discuss any career implications with their command. For other beneficiaries, standard outpatient surgery copays and cost-shares apply based on the plan type, beneficiary category, and whether the provider is in the TRICARE network. TRICARE also covers the pre-operative consultation and post-operative follow-up visit, including a semen analysis to confirm the procedure's success.