TRICARE is medical insurance that's offered to people in the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is much more common than one would think, and the need to provide rehab to these individuals is an important priority. TRICARE covers a variety of treatment services to address alcohol and drug dependence including detoxification services, and also treatment in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient settings. People with TRICARE will obviously be required to have a prior authorization before partaking in any kind of treatment service, which may be organized using a regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient center is the favored treatment option, TRICARE covers 21 days or one inpatient stay in such a center per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are particular limits as to how much time a TRICARE member can stay in an inpatient center that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30 to 45 day window which is covered. TRICARE also covers family counselling that may be very useful, as it can help include family members in the healing and recovery process. No member of the military should fight this battle alone, and there are expert rehabilitation counselors standing by to help you today.