TRICARE is health insurance that is offered to members of the armed forces of the United States. Drug and alcohol use inside the military is more common than one would think, and the necessity to offer rehabilitation to these individuals is an important priority. TRICARE covers a variety of treatment services to address drug and alcohol dependence such as detoxification services, and also rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient settings. Those that have TRICARE will naturally need to have a prior approval before partaking in any kind of rehabilitation service, which is often organized with their regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient facility will be the preferred rehab option, TRICARE covers a 3 week period or one inpatient stay in that program per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are particular limits as to just how long a TRICARE member can remain within an inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30 to 45 day window which is covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment which can be very helpful, as it may help include family members in the healing and recovery process. No member of the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are skilled treatment counselors waiting to help you today.