TRICARE is medical health insurance that is provided to people in the armed forces of the United States. Drug and alcohol use inside the military is much more common than one would imagine, and the need to provide rehab to these individuals is a priority. TRICARE covers a number of rehab services to deal with alcohol and drug dependence including detox services, and also treatment in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Individuals with TRICARE will obviously be asked to obtain a prior authorization before taking part in any type of rehabilitation service, that may be organized using their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient facility will be the favored rehabilitation choice, TRICARE will cover a 3 week period or one inpatient stay in this facility per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are certain limits concerning how much time a TRICARE member can stay in an inpatient facility that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30 to 45 day window that is covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment which may be very beneficial, as it can help include family members in the healing and process of recovery. No person in the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are expert treatment counselors waiting to help you today.