Does TRICARE cover hospice?

Direct answer: Hospice care can be covered when the official hospice rules are met. An election of hospice is a specific benefit, not a general home-care approval. 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

Hospice care can be covered when the official hospice rules are met. An election of hospice is a specific benefit, not a general home-care approval.

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.