Does TRICARE cover medevac or air ambulance?

Direct answer: Emergency air ambulance can be covered when ground transport cannot get you to the right care in time. Military aeromedical evacuation is a service mission and is not the same claim. Confirm the current rule on the official covered-services list before you schedule, and ask your regional contractor whether that service needs a referral or authorization.

Applies to: All TRICARE plans · All regions

Details

Emergency air ambulance can be covered when ground transport cannot get you to the right care in time. Military aeromedical evacuation is a service mission and is not the same claim.

Start with the TRICARE covered services list. Take the procedure name, the plan, and the setting to your contractor.

What to do next

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