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Most insurance plans fully cover your breast pump under the ACA.
Your pump ships directly to your door at no extra charge.
We verify your benefits and file everything with your insurer.
Most orders arrive within a week of insurance verification.
Yes. Tricare covers breast pumps as a preventive health benefit for eligible beneficiaries. The Defense Health Agency, which manages Tricare, includes breastfeeding support and supplies as part of its maternity care coverage. This means active duty family members, retirees, and their dependents can receive a breast pump at no cost.
Tricare’s breast pump benefit covers one pump per pregnancy and applies across all major Tricare plan types:
Tricare Prime: Full coverage with no cost-sharing for preventive benefits, including breast pumps. No referral needed for DME like breast pumps.
Tricare Select: Breast pumps are covered as a preventive benefit with no cost-sharing when ordered through an authorized supplier.
Tricare for Life: Works alongside Medicare for military retirees 65 and older. While breast pump coverage under Tricare for Life is rare (given the population it serves), eligible beneficiaries can check their coverage.
Tricare Reserve Select and Tricare Young Adult: These plans also cover breast pumps under preventive care guidelines.
Military families face unique challenges — frequent relocations, deployments, and the demands of service life. Having a reliable breast pump is especially important for military moms who may need to pump during a PCS move, while their partner is deployed, or while balancing military family responsibilities.
Tricare’s breast pump benefit is straightforward compared to many commercial plans. There is no referral required for ordering a breast pump through an authorized supplier. You do not need to call Tricare or get pre-authorization — simply verify your eligibility through an authorized supplier like Pumps for Mom and select your pump.
Pumps for Mom ships breast pumps to military families across the country, including to military installations. Whether you are stationed at Fort Liberty, Camp Pendleton, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, or any other installation, we deliver to your door with free shipping.
Takes less than 60 seconds. Most moms pay $0.
Provide your Tricare beneficiary ID (DOD ID number) and plan type on Pumps for Mom. We verify your breast pump eligibility in real time — no referral needed.
Browse the breast pumps covered under your Tricare plan at no cost. See upgrade options and compare brands side by side.
Select your pump and provide your shipping address. Pumps for Mom handles the Tricare claim and all paperwork — you do not need to contact Tricare at all.
Your pump ships free to any US address, including on-base housing. Most Tricare orders arrive within 3 to 7 business days.
Tricare members ordering through Pumps for Mom typically have access to leading breast pump brands including Spectra, Medela, Lansinoh, Ameda, and more. Popular models covered at no cost often include the Spectra S2 Plus, Medela Pump in Style, and Lansinoh Smartpump 3.0.
Wearable breast pumps — like the Elvie Stride and Willow Go — may also be available, either fully covered or as an upgrade depending on your Tricare plan details. Wearable pumps are especially popular with military moms who need flexibility and hands-free pumping during busy schedules.
Takes less than 60 seconds. Most moms pay $0.
Most insurance plans cover a breast pump at no cost to you.
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Jessica M.
Dallas, TX
“The process was so simple. I entered my insurance info, picked the Medela Freestyle, and they took care of all the paperwork. Truly zero hassle.”
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Richmond, VA
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Phoenix, AZ
Do I need a referral to get a breast pump through Tricare?
No, you typically do not need a referral for a breast pump through Tricare. Breast pumps are classified as preventive benefits and can be ordered through an authorized supplier like Pumps for Mom without a referral or prior authorization.
Can I get a breast pump through Tricare if my spouse is deployed?
Yes. As a Tricare beneficiary, your breast pump benefit is available regardless of your sponsor’s deployment status. You can order your pump through Pumps for Mom at any time during your pregnancy or postpartum period.
Does Tricare Prime or Tricare Select cover more breast pump options?
Both Tricare Prime and Tricare Select cover breast pumps as a preventive benefit at no cost. The specific models available are generally the same for both plan types when ordering through Pumps for Mom.
Can Pumps for Mom ship to military bases?
Yes, we ship to all US addresses including on-base housing at military installations. Standard free shipping applies. We cannot ship to APO/FPO addresses overseas at this time.
When can I order my breast pump with Tricare?
Most Tricare beneficiaries can order a breast pump during the third trimester of pregnancy or after delivery. We recommend starting the verification process early so your pump is ready when you need it.
Tricare covers your breast pump at $0. No referral needed. Verify your benefits in 60 seconds.
