TRICARE is medical insurance that is offered to individuals in the military of the United States. Drug and alcohol use within the military is much more common than one would assume, and the need to provide rehabilitation to these individuals is a priority. TRICARE covers many different rehabilitation services to address alcohol and drug dependence including detox services, as well as rehab in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient programs. Those that have TRICARE will of course be asked to have a prior authorization before partaking in any kind of rehab service, that may be organized using their regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient center will be the preferred rehab option, TRICARE covers a three week period or one inpatient stay in such a facility per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are specific limits concerning how long a TRICARE member can stay in an inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30 to 45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment which can be very beneficial, as it may help include family members in the healing and process of recovery. No member of the military should fight this battle alone, and there are expert treatment counselors waiting to help you today.