Expanding Tricare’s Midwifery Coverage Discussion

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how to improve midwifery care for military families through TRICARE, the military healthcare system. This discussion will highlight the potential for expanding midwifery coverage under TRICARE, emphasizing the positive impact this could have on maternal and neonatal health outcomes for service members and their families. 

Our Operations and Engagement Manager, Abriah Miles, led this inspiring discussion on improving midwifery care for military families through TRICARE. Our featured speakers, Ashley Jones, CPM + Executive Director of True North Birth Center and Melissa Chong, Certified Professional Midwife, will share their insights and experiences advocating for increased access to midwifery care for military families. As retired military spouses, they bring a unique understanding of the healthcare challenges faced by this community and the benefits of integrating midwives into the military healthcare system.

Topics of Discussion:

- Expanding TRICARE to include Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) and Licensed Midwives (LMs)

- The potential impact on cesarean section rates, preterm births, and overall maternal health outcomes.

- The importance of collaboration between midwives and other healthcare providers to improve comprehensive care

- Legislative advocacy and the current barriers to expanding TRICARE’s coverage of midwifery services

- Strategies to reduce maternal and neonatal deaths through midwifery integration

This discussion will also explore policy initiatives, including NACPM’s ongoing efforts to advocate for TRICARE expansion, and will provide actionable steps for attendees to get involved in supporting these efforts.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how midwifery care can shape the future of maternal health in the U.S. military healthcare system!

Call to ACTION:

  1. Send a state specific postcard to your representative or senator.

  2. Donate to NACPM’s Tricare Reimbursement Strategy.

  3. Consider joining the STRIKE task force to create pathways for TRICARE expansion.

Read more about NACPM’s Tricare Expansion Initiative here.