TRICARE Laboratory Developed Tests Demonstration Extended, Certain Tests Now Covered

Monday, August 28, 2023
Reprinted with permission from the Defense Health Agency, Communications Division

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced the five-year extension of the Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) Demonstration. The DHA extended the demonstration from July 19, 2023 through July 18, 2028. This means that if you have TRICARE, you’ll continue to have access to certain LDTs that aren’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

The DHA also announced that TRICARE will now cover several preconception and prenatal carrier screenings that were previously offered through the demonstration as part of the basic TRICARE benefit.