TRICARE is health care insurance which is offered to people in the military of the United States. Substance abuse inside the military is more common than one would assume, and the need to provide treatment to these individuals is an important priority. TRICARE covers numerous rehab services to deal with alcohol and drug dependence including detox services, as well as rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. People who have TRICARE will naturally need to get a prior approval before taking part in any type of rehabilitation service, which is often arranged using their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient center will be the preferred rehab option, TRICARE covers twenty-one days or one inpatient stay in that program per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are certain limits concerning just how long a TRICARE member can stay in the inpatient facility that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30 to 45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family counselling which may be very beneficial, as it may help include family members in the healing and process of recovery. No member of the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are professional rehabilitation counselors waiting to help you today.