TRICARE is medical insurance that is offered to members of the armed forces of the United States. Drug abuse within the military is more common than one would think, and the need to offer rehab to these individuals is a priority. TRICARE covers a number of rehab services to address drug and alcohol dependence like detoxification services, and also rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient settings. People with TRICARE will obviously be required to have a prior approval before taking part in any kind of treatment service, which may be organized using a regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient center will be the preferred treatment option, TRICARE will cover a three week period or one inpatient stay in this particular facility per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are particular limits about how long a TRICARE member can remain in the inpatient facility that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30 to 45 day window which is covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment which may be very useful, as it can certainly help include loved ones in the healing and process of recovery. No member of the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are professional rehab counselors waiting to help today.