DOD: Extension of the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration

Federal Register

Apr 10, 2026

Notice from the Department of Defense (DOD) announcing the extension of the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration (CBSD) by five years, through December 31, 2031. The purpose of CBSD is to evaluate the cost, quality of care, and impact of covering the services of doulas and lactation consultants or counselors not otherwise authorized by TRICARE on maternal and fetal outcomes. This notice also seeks comments on CBSD and its potential integration into the TRICARE Basic benefit. Comments are due by May 11, 2026.

Legislation and regulations · Maternal health and prenatal care · Maternal health workforce · Reimbursement and payment models · Service delivery models · Veterans