TRICARE is health care insurance that is offered to members of the military of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is more common than one would assume, and the need to provide treatment to these individuals is a vital priority. TRICARE covers many different rehabilitation services to handle drug and alcohol dependence such as detox services, along with treatment in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient programs. Individuals with TRICARE will naturally have to get a prior authorization before taking part in any type of rehab service, which may be organized with their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient center is the preferred treatment option, TRICARE will cover twenty-one days or one inpatient stay in this particular center per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are certain limits as to the length of time a TRICARE member can remain in the inpatient center that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30 to 45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment which is often very helpful, as it could help include loved ones in the healing and recovery process. No person in the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are professional rehabilitation counselors ready to help you today.