Rehab Centers That Accept TRICARE Insurance
TRICARE is the military health program serving active duty members, retirees, and their families, providing comprehensive substance abuse treatment coverage through multiple plan options.
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What Does TRICARE Cover for Rehab?
TRICARE, the military health program, provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment coverage for active duty service members, retirees, and their families. TRICARE recognizes the unique challenges military personnel face and covers all levels of addiction care.
Active Duty Coverage
Active duty service members receive substance abuse treatment at no cost through military treatment facilities or TRICARE-authorized civilian providers. The Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC) program provides specialized treatment for service members.
Family Member Coverage
TRICARE covers substance abuse treatment for eligible family members under all plan options. Dependents and retirees may have copays or cost-shares depending on their TRICARE plan (Prime, Select, or For Life).
Covered Levels of Care
TRICARE covers medical detoxification, inpatient rehabilitation (up to 30 days per admission), partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment. All inpatient care requires pre-authorization.
How to Use TRICARE for Addiction Treatment
Accessing substance abuse treatment through TRICARE depends on your beneficiary category and plan type.
TRICARE Prime
TRICARE Prime members need a referral from their primary care manager (PCM) for substance abuse treatment. Your PCM can refer you to military or civilian treatment facilities. Active duty members should contact their unit's substance abuse program first.
TRICARE Select
TRICARE Select allows self-referral to TRICARE-authorized outpatient behavioral health providers. Inpatient treatment still requires pre-authorization through your regional TRICARE contractor. Select offers more provider flexibility than Prime.
Find TRICARE Providers
Search for TRICARE-authorized substance abuse treatment facilities through the TRICARE provider directory or use our treatment center search to find facilities accepting TRICARE and military insurance.
TRICARE Insurance Verification Process
TRICARE benefits for substance abuse treatment are generally standardized, but verification ensures your specific eligibility and plan details are confirmed.
Eligibility & Benefits
- Confirm DEERS enrollment and TRICARE plan type
- Verify beneficiary category (active duty, retiree, dependent)
- Check copay/cost-share amounts for your plan
- Confirm pre-authorization requirements for inpatient care
- Identify your regional TRICARE contractor
- Check if the treatment facility is TRICARE-authorized
Contact Information
Contact your regional TRICARE contractor (East: Humana Military, West: TriWest Healthcare) or call the Defense Health Agency at 1-800-874-2273 for assistance with substance abuse treatment benefits.
