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TRICARE Insurance Coverage for Drug and Alcohol Rehab Treatment

Yes, TRICARE covers drug and alcohol rehab. On this page, you will learn about TRICARE health insurance coverage for substance abuse treatment and how to confirm what benefits are available under your specific plan.
Yes. TRICARE covers drug and alcohol rehab.
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Does TRICARE Cover Drug or Alcohol Rehab?

TRICARE health insurance typically covers drug and alcohol rehab treatment. If you are in need of TRICARE substance use treatment, you are eligible for coverage at a wide range of treatment programs, including American Addiction Centers. There are many rehabs that accept TRICARE, but TRICARE rehab coverage depends upon the specific provider, the member’s health plan, and a few other variables.

At American Addiction Centers (AAC), we offer treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions in states across the country. To learn more about AAC’s treatment options and TRICARE drug rehab, give us a call at , or you can verify your insurance by filling out the form below.

Please note: American Addiction Centers strives to provide you with the most updated information on each carriers’ addiction insurance coverage, but policy changes and errors do occur. Please check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm coverage levels.

Does TRICARE Cover Drug and Alcohol Detox?

TRICARE plans provide coverage for several types of drug and alcohol detox.1 Having TRICARE inpatient coverage does not mean you will be immediately covered fully for drug and alcohol withdrawal/detox. Detox centers that take TRICARE may require you to pay partial fees based on your specific insurance plan or get the authorization and recommendation from a doctor. For example, many insurance plans require that you meet certain criteria for admission to an inpatient detox program. TRICARE may determine that you can successfully detox on an outpatient basis.

Does TRICARE Cover Inpatient Rehab?

TRICARE covers inpatient rehab for drug and alcohol addiction if you meet the criteria for inpatient treatment.2 Substance use treatment providers have certain guidelines that must be followed to determine if you need inpatient care. The first step in knowing whether TRICARE will approve inpatient rehab for you is to speak with a representative. If you are in immediate medical danger, they will provide treatment to stabilize your condition as long as it is medically necessary.

TRICARE Outpatient Rehab Coverage (Standard, IOP, PHP)

TRICARE offers coverage for outpatient rehab, which is a type of treatment that allows patients to live at home or in a sober living environment during rehab.Outpatient rehab is typically appropriate for people who need substance misuse treatment but don’t require 24/7 oversight.

At times, a person may go to outpatient rehab after having completed an inpatient treatment program as a way of stepping down or transitioning from a more intensive treatment program. Other times, outpatient programs may serve as an entry point into treatment.

However, under the general umbrella of outpatient treatment, two additional outpatient options are available: partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs).

  • PHPs: Also known as day treatment, PHPs are intensive and highly structured types of outpatient treatment.14 PHPs, which are sometimes referred to as the halfway point between inpatient and outpatient rehab, offer evidence-based therapies and care similar to inpatient rehab. But the care is of a slightly lower intensity than inpatient, and patients live at home or in sober living environments.15
  • IOPs: Similar to PHPs and traditional outpatient care, patients in an IOP live at home or in a sober environment while participating in this type of treatment. Again, therapies may be similar to inpatient treatment, but they’re less intensive and the number of sessions per week are usually less than those of PHPs.15

While the coverage limitations, preauthorizations, and out-of-pocket expenses vary according to plans, facilities, and more, TRICARE covers standard outpatient rehab, PHP treatment, and IOP treatment. 2,3,13

With treatment facilities scattered across the United States, American Addiction Centers offers a host of treatment options, including detox, outpatient (including IOP and PHP), inpatient care, aftercare, and sober living. Plus, AAC offers a specialized treatment program for Veterans. Reach out to an admissions navigator at to learn more about treatment options and Veteran-centered care.

Do Treatment Centers Need to Be In-Network?

For some TRICARE plans, such as TRICARE Reserve Select, TRICARE Young Adult, and TRICARE Prime Remote, you can opt to receive care from an out-of-network provider, but the costs are higher than using an in-network provider. Other plans require you to go to an in-network provider. It is important to note that an in-network provider with TRICARE can offer you the least expensive coverage as the rates negotiated between a provider and the TRICARE insurance plan are usually the best possible value for TRICARE members. Also, with some providers, you will be required to pay the entire cost of treatment upfront and wait several weeks for TRICARE to reimburse you. This cost could range from hundreds of dollars for outpatient treatment to thousands of dollars for inpatient treatment.

How Can I Pay the Costs Not Covered by TRICARE Insurance?

Fortunately, if you use providers within the TRICARE network, you are only responsible for the costs that remain after TRICARE pays the provider the negotiated rate. If you chose a non-network provider, you will have a higher out-of-pocket cost. You can usually work out a payment plan with the provider to cover the remaining costs. However, the easiest way to determine your coverage, benefits, and out-of-pocket costs is to speak with a TRICARE representative to discuss which options offer the best value for your situation.12

Does TRICARE Cover Suboxone?

More often than not, TRICARE covers the cost of Suboxone, a medication used in the treatment of opioid use disorder. Suboxone and other medications are proven to lessen the severity of drug withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings. In turn, this allows patients to focus on other forms of addiction treatment, such as behavioral therapies.

To attain coverage for Suboxone, TRICARE members must first attain a pre-authorization for their treatment. Without insurance, the generic form of Suboxone may cost up to $200 for a 1-month supply.

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Plan Types

TRICARE Health Plans

TRICARE offers a variety of plans, and each type of plan has different forms of coverage.4-11

  • TRICARE Prime is a mandatory TRICARE plan for active-duty members of the military. It covers active duty and retired military members and their families, as well as activated members of the National Guard and their families. TRICARE Prime offers coverage for most forms of substance misuse treatment, including inpatient and outpatient treatment as well as detox.
  • TRICARE Prime Remote is an option for those who qualify for TRICARE Prime but live and work at least 50 miles from the nearest military hospital.
  • TRICARE Select is another option for active duty and retired military members and their families. While members have additional choices in the providers they see, there are higher costs. This coverage is very similar to TRICARE Prime, but certain services must go through an approval process before they’re authorized.
  • TRICARE Standard Overseas is a plan offered to active duty and retired military members and families that allows a choice of providers but has higher costs associated with it. As with TRICARE standard, authorization is required for many services.
  • TRICARE for Life is a program for people who receive Medicare Part A and B. TRICARE for Life is a form of health insurance that covers many of the expenses that Medicare does not.
  • TRICARE Reserve Select coverage is for members of the Reserves who are not on active duty. It is similar to a typical insurance plan with a deductible, monthly payments, and a provider network. Members can choose to go to a non-network provider for treatment but will pay a higher deductible and copay.
  • TRICARE Retired Reserve offers coverage for eligible retired Reserve service members under the age of 60 and some surviving spouses of eligible retired Reserve members. As with Reserve Select, members of this plan have monthly premiums, deductibles, and copays but can opt to use non-network providers at a higher cost.
  • TRICARE Young Adult offers coverage for those who need healthcare after their “regular” TRICARE coverage ends after the age of 21 (23 if in college). You must also be under the age of 26, unmarried, and the child of an eligible TRICARE member.
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What is TRICARE Health Insurance?

TRICARE health insurance is a healthcare program offered exclusively to service members (both actively serving and retired) and their families. TRICARE offer its members medical and dental coverage in most of their plans as well as many forms of behavioral health coverage. This insurance carrier used to be known as the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services.

TRICARE health insurance is managed by the United States Defense Health Agency or Military Health System, whose mission consists of providing exceptional medical benefits for those who serve or have served our country, as well as their family members.

Our Insurance Statistics

Our Insurance Statistics

  • More than 21,000 people have used insurance to attend treatment at one of our facilities since 2021.
  • More than 300 people have used TRICARE to attend treatment since 2021.
  • Our verification of benefits form has been filled out more than 125 times for TRICARE insurance since 2021.
  • TRICARE has a more than 82% acceptance rate for one of our facilities when using our online form.
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