How To Become A TRIWEST Doula and Navigate TriWest/TRICARE Billing in 2025

In this episode especially for doulas, we are covering the new TriWest transition for serving military families. January of 2025 brings new TRICARE provider agreements and hopefully a more streamlined way for billing and receiving timely payments. Be sure to subscribe to our channel on YouTube to see the slides and visuals. A billing video will be coming as the new system rolls out in January that you won’t want to miss. Whether you are a new doula or a seasoned one, you are needed in the military doula space.

Lydia, a doula with experience in working with military families and TRICARE, joins me to share her experiences and insights into the TriWest changes, including new qualifications, covered services, and billing procedures. One of the biggest changes is with “out of pocket” charges to families.

The episode aims to streamline the process for doulas to serve military families, ensuring they are prepared for the updated system going live in 2025. We also cover the deadlines for getting your previous claims in for clients of 2024. The episode also touches upon common issues, providing practical advice for existing and new doulas to manage their finances and paperwork efficiently. 

Drop your questions and comments on YouTube and we will get to those answers!

Lydia can be found on IG at @Doula.Lydiakay or at LydiaKay.com

What does TRICARE cover for families and doulas?

Doula Certification Requirements

Get your NPI Number

W9 Form

Locally Adjusted Rates for Doula Services 2024

Billing T Codes for 2025 – Scroll down to Childbirth Support Services (Doula)

Z Modifer Codes for 2025

Sample Claims Spreadsheet for Doulas(PDF)