Explore TRICARE benefits for addiction treatment, including coverage for rehab services, MAT options, and mental health care.
TRICARE Health Coverage for Addiction Treatment
Explore TRICARE benefits for addiction treatment, including coverage for rehab services, MAT options, and mental health care.
If you’re in the American Armed Forces, there’s a good chance you have TRICARE. You may also have TRICARE if you served in the past or if you’re a family member of someone who served or is serving. You can use TRICARE the same way you would use health insurance. The funding for your TRICARE benefits comes from the Department of Defense.
TRICARE’s plans provide coverage for medical and pharmacy benefits. You can also get dental and vision from them too. Most services will be covered by the medical benefit. The pharmacy benefit will cover medications that your provider prescribes to treat you.
If you’re mapping out treatment options or checking whether centers are in network, you can learn more about rehab options to review providers suited to your benefits.
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My experience was very professional and helpful! The detox and rehab experience has made an impact on my life and future, I am very grateful for the staff and my therapist Ashley was absolutely amazing. The time I spent here, they provided good attention to what has to be focused on.
Anna Mattina
1 month ago
Great facility, was absolutely the best move I could’ve made! Staff, nurses and chefs are top notch! Wanna start getting well, Boca jersey is the place to come and get help!
Meagan Stranninger
1 month ago
My sobriety journey started at Boca. The staff members including Miss Tracey, Hannah and Kevin their alumni coordinator have completely flipped the trajectory of my life. I was immediately taken in with open caring arms and they made my detox process as comfortable as possible. During my stay, Joe was extremely helpful in helping me slowly gain my appetite back and start to feel stronger and was so attentive to my nutritional health. Nurse Patrick was so kind to me during my intake and Kevin still reaches out to me very often to check in and is so helpful in my recovery process. I owe gaining my life, my strength and my family back to Boca and I am eternally grateful❤️
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Rise really means a lot to me. I’ve been to the Malibu location twice, and both times the team made me feel genuinely cared for, supported, and understood during some of the hardest times in my life. Dr. Mark was awesome to work with, and I also want to thank Ron, Sherry, Nam, Tessa, Zack, and Ryan. You all made a bigger impact on me than you probably know. What makes Rise special is that it never just felt like treatment to me — it felt like family. I’ll always have love for the Malibu team and a lot of gratitude for everything they’ve done for me. Also give my compliments to the chefs
noah barclay
1 week ago
I can’t say enough good things about Rise. They helped me when I was at my worst and it’s an extremely friendly and easy environment To rehabilitate. The people there are amazing, especially Ron And Allison, but I wouldn’t even limit to it to them. Everybody there is amazing. The rooms are comfortable and big. The food provided by professional chefs is amazing. Most of all the therapy were provided, saved my life!!
Tyler Shupe
1 week ago
Received wonderful care here. From the moment I entered the facility, I knew I was in good hands. Something obvious about Rise early on is the amount of care and interest the team has in you and your recovery. At every point of my journey, I was confident that the team had my best interests in mind. The location is gorgeous and comfortable. Every day I looked forward to the engaging group therapies, the kind and friendly conversations I enjoyed with staff, and the wonderful food prepared by the chefs. I highly recommend Rise if you find yourself in need
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Best medical detox hands down. Staff was caring and attentive would definitely send family or direct others their way
Luke Videtto
2 weeks ago
Boca has become my family especially miss Nikki she is the best and will help you anyway she can i am forever grateful for her and very fortunate to have her as a friend and mentor oh I love me some G also 😆 I had never been to a rehab center before and this place is just the best and if your like me and don't really have family I promise when you leave from there you'll have them forever I love you guys going miss you all but it's time for me to shine just like my Nikki boo knows I can we all can we just have to make them hard sacrifices admit we have a problem and put our addiction into God's hands he always comes thru God bless Boca and God bless all of us with this nasty disease love you all bunches
Martin Pettway
2 weeks ago
Best medical Detox in South Florida! The staff was so amazing and compassionate
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Manny is the nicest, most competent, trustworthy and loyal man.
You're in good hands here.
Linda Berbrick
1 week ago
Awesome experience!! All the staff, nurses, and therapist were great! They made my detox as comfortable as possible. The beds were comfortable, rooms were clean, the food was great! Would recommend to anyone struggling.
Vanessa Detherage
2 weeks ago
I just this 7 years sober yesterday. By the grace of God and The Haven and The Recovery Team, I am still sober! If it weren’t for the Haven and TRT, I wouldn’t be alive today! Thank you to everyone there for saving my life!
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I was so scared asking for help and didn’t know where to go, but this place came highly recommended. The only bad thing is that the fact that I had to leave anybody looking to get help there is not a better place to go in here. the staff is absolutely incredible. I cried more just seeing how well I was treated here than even dealing with my issues. I cannot recommend this place enough if you want help come here.
Peter Meyerhoff
4 months ago
I was here for a 10 day detox. Every staff member here was incredibly compassionate, and I feel that they went to great lengths to take care of their patients. I would highly recommend this place for detox. Part of me never wants to leave. All I can say is they are truly amazing people And I will miss them all.
Ron Bonnett
5 months ago
The staff and provider here made my stay bearable and successful. Dr. Sierzenski, Samantha BHT, Derrick RN, Stephanie RN, Veronica BHT, Ingrid RN, Gabby BHT, Tanisha RN, and all of them! They were attentive, compassionate, helpful, professional, but most of all... they were kind to me when I was in a very dark place and a world of hurt. I did not ask for this to happen, but I am eternally grateful for the safety net Gallus provided me. I am 30 days sober because of you. And me. And the universe. Please keep saving souls, one person at a time. We need all the help we can get. Never, lose sight of why you signed up for this job! You all can mark one more life saved today. Thank you.
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HI,
My name is MATT P. I AM AN ALCOHOLIC!!!
OK, lm going to keep this short.
In Most states when you go to recovery you're treated like a prisoner they lock you into a recovery center and you can't go anywhere do anything not at Boca.
Boca Recovery Center is totally different they treat you with respect.
The staff:
At Boca the staff understand what you're going through,they've been there . Most of them are recovering themselves .
They get it!
To the staff at Huntington Indiana. You Know Who You Are. Ya' all are great!
Even if you have a disability the staff of Boca and Huntington Indiana will make sure that you are comfortable and capable of meeting your goal. If I had to pick four words to sum up the staff in Huntington Indiana it would be kind, professional, respectful, and compassionate.
In summary if you have the compassion to want to get clean and stay sober Boca Huntington Indiana is one of my top recommendations.
As long as you have the desire to get clean. And the willingness to stay sober Boca recovery will help you on your journey
Thank you Boca Huntington Indiana I couldn't have done this without you!!!!
Barbara Pontrelli
2 days ago
Boca is the place to be. The staff is awesome. That people get along very respectful if you want to get your life together or you got a loved one that needs help with addiction. Joe's awesome Dave is awesome. Candace is awesome. Never won their nurses. They're all awesome people, and I gotta take a shout out to Michelle. It's Sunday not gonna forget you either brother, I recommend this place to the fullest. I can go all day long out. I can talk about this place.they , treat you like a human being if I ever have to go back , i'm coming to boca , thank you stafffor everything you've done for me and don't forget to cook, he's amazing.He makes sure you're full cook's plenty of food.ThanksEveryone!!!
Tyson Matthews
3 weeks ago
Boca helped me so much and the staff is so so good and I agree Joe was the one that touched heart his meetings was my daily medicine. I need to go back to Boca and hoping they'll let me come back soon. Calling them this week to line everything up with them.
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When my younger brother finally decided to seek help for his alcohol addiction, I spent countless hours researching treatment programs. From the moment I came across the website for Tree House Recovery PDX, I knew this was something special. A truly unique program that stood out from every other rehab facility I had seen.
Tree House’s focus on building a brotherhood grounded in mutual respect, compassion, and empowerment immediately resonated with me. My brother had spent years feeling isolated and disconnected, and I knew this kind of community could give him the sense of belonging he’d been missing.
The combination of strength training and mindfulness yoga was unlike anything I had come across before. Replacing harmful habits with physical strength and mental resilience was exactly what my brother, once an athletic, active teenager, needed to reconnect with a version of himself that existed before alcohol took hold.
The program’s one-on-one, group, and writing therapy, combined with the educational classes on the mechanisms of addiction, make it one of the most well-rounded and thoughtful approaches to recovery I have ever seen. In just three months, the transformation in my brother has been remarkable, not only in his body but in his voice, his confidence, and his spirit.
Tree House has given him tools to cope with disappointment and setbacks, develop healthier reasoning skills, and rediscover the strength that comes from brotherhood, from leaning on and lifting up others walking the same path. He’s learned how to have fun without substances and surround himself with people who genuinely care about his well-being.
Initially, I worried Tree House might not be an option for us financially. But then I saw the words at the bottom of their website:
“We strive to make sure that Tree House is an option for everyone.”
It felt like they were speaking directly to me.
When I reached out, Matt was incredible. He listened with genuine compassion, spoke with both my brother and me, and over the next week and a half worked tirelessly with the team, including the program director and finance department, to make sure my brother could be admitted. He arranged detox admission, transportation, and housing. Thanks to Matt, Brandon, Emma, Esther, and Rob, my brother was given a real shot at recovery.
Tree House Recovery PDX hasn’t just helped my brother get sober, it has transformed his outlook on life. He’s now enrolled in school, exploring meaningful work, and, most importantly, has hope again.
Our family will forever be grateful to the entire Tree House team for their compassion, creativity, and unwavering belief in the potential for change.
Elizabeth Gary
5 months ago
Our lives we had built over almost 40 years together were failing. We were scared, we were desolate and drowning, our family was tapped out, ashamed of our choices and finally desperately seeking help from anyone that would listen. No one was listening. We had waited too long thinking it was no problem, not really, we weren’t like “those people”, we knew that we could quit, he hadn’t relapsed he had had surgery and a month long hospital stay, we would easily just get a job, move in with family till we were on our feet, we’d done it many times before, he had been sober 17 out of 25 years, snap no worries….. we were so wrong about it ALL. Weeks later and my husband had been in detox for around 10 days in Eugene, the farthest place away my boys could find that would take and keep him, I had been making as usual, call after call, text chat after text chat, day after day, page after page, talking to each rehab, each place that said no, sent by them always to try another few and when they said no the search online would lead me to more. All of them said no for whatever reason, mostly full beds and even if there were available beds, they wouldn’t take our insurance since the Covid exceptions are all expiring. Or they would take our insurance but only for detox which he is already in. The luxury, lol, rehabs all offered self pay ofcourse, thousands upon thousands and we had no money. I had almost given up any hopes we once shared and I got a text back from someone. Not wanting to hear no again after pouring out our story through tears, I was frustrated and angry and I got to the point, “do you take our insurance or not?” No answer but they said I’d be chat contacted soon. Sure. Sure. Then I was, his name was Matt from Tree House Recovery, and he listened. I couldn’t believe he listened. My husband is 60, he is lost. I am lost. Matt gave me hope. Tree Houses Website and videos and links to YouTube gave me hope. Matt asked me if My husband was tired of self medicating and being in life long pain, were our lives unmanageable, were we on the bottom. We were way past that and we were going to die. He still was listening. We have nothing but we will give anything just to have a chance. Matt fought for us, fought for that chance, and through the Grace of God and everyone involved at Tree House, his chance at a NEW LIFE, his DAY ONE there, is this week. I promised to get my husband to the door, any door that said yes, he had to walk through it….. thanks to Matt listening and truly caring he is, and he will learn, and grow and rebuild his mind, body and spirit one minute, one hour, one day at a time. Our family is grateful and humbled and blessed. Thankyou isn’t enough.
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Really enjoyed my stay, i completed CPR a few months ago and it was difficult being away from my home in NC but it turned out to be the best thing that happened to me. I now have 6 months of sobriety and I'm enjoying being back with my family and living this new way of life. My favorite part about being here was the staff, community and the great living near the beach. Much love CPR.
Alonzo Moreno
3 months ago
My experience was so amazing here at California prime not only did it help in my recovery but my confidence to give my self a better life! I want to thank all the staff but give me a new life tho I’m not done in my recovery each day I work on it, I’m going to be cherishing and using all my new tools to my life and again I want to thank yall for being amazing and helpful yall help save my life! God bless you
Sincerely, Todd Blackwolf
Todd Blackwolf
3 months ago
When I think of California Prime it instantly fills me with so much peace! I came into the program a couple years ago I was a lost, scared, insecure broken woman with addiction issues that were ruining my life. . Through out my stay I learned so many skills to change my life. The facilitators and staff are genuine, caring, compassionate, and informative. Today I have my life back! I'm a mother involved in my kids life, I manage a hair salon, I have a strong relationship with God, and thanks to Cali Prime i have coping skills to work through life's hard times that I will use the rest of my life. I'll forever be grateful for this program and everything they did for me💗 If you or someone you love needs help reach out you won't regret it. Life is so good today!
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Graduating from Treehouse Recovery is one of the most meaningful things I’ve ever done. Im eternally grateful to Justin and all the staff that helped me.
When I first arrived, my life felt completely out of control and I honestly didn’t know if real change was possible. Treehouse didn’t just help me get sober — it helped me rebuild myself. The structure, the workouts, the accountability, and the brotherhood pushed me in ways I had never experienced before.
What makes Treehouse special is that the staff truly care. They don’t treat you like a number. They challenge you, support you, and hold you to a higher standard because they want to see you become the man you’re capable of being.
The brotherhood I found here is something I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.
If you’re struggling and wondering whether recovery is actually possible, it is. Treehouse helped me find a new direction and a new life, and for that I’m incredibly grateful.
Jonas Eisenberg
1 week ago
I arrived at Tree House physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted and hopeless. I leave renewed in all these areas and with hope through the brotherhood that is Tree House clients and staff. There’s no other way to put this than to keep it clear; the staff at Tree House genuinely care, seek to understand my needs, utilize a unique program that addresses the whole person, and provided me with the means to find my drive and motivation again. They demonstrated love (sometimes tough love) and genuine belief in me, thereby empowering me to overcome, achieve, and move forward as the best version of myself.
Jason James
3 weeks ago
I’m writing this review today with the most gratitude and hope I’ve had in a long time. Tree House recovery was a lifesaver for my kid and our family.
When my kid made the brave choice to go to rehab, Treehouse moved at great speed and with such care to envelope us with a plan and reassurance, offered support at many levels, and provided a loving atmosphere for my kid to land. The comprehensive program, education, therapy, and positive, practical support empowered our young son in ways I thought not possible at the time. I am in awe of his growth, mindset and choice to stay sober.
Forever grateful to the program, staff and the people who continually support his growth. Thank you Treehouse! People CAN recover and thrive. Best choice we ever made.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does TRICARE Cover Addiction Treatment?
If you’re on active duty, the first stop for help with substance use is your local military hospital. Your primary care manager, also known as a PCM, can give you the referrals you need and request prior authorization if needed.
All VA health systems are equipped to handle all levels of substance use treatment, including residential or inpatient treatment. TRICARE does contract with some addiction treatment centers outside of the VA system, but to go to an outside provider, you’ll first have to get prior authorization from your primary care manager (PCM).
If you’re not on active duty but still have TRICARE coverage, such as a military spouse, you’ll also need prior authorization for drug rehab if your condition isn’t an emergency. Your primary care provider can refer you and request prior authorization on your behalf.
If you’re retired and have TRICARE for Life, you can go anywhere that takes Medicare since that’s your primary payer.
Does TRICARE Cover Suboxone & Methadone (MAT)?
Medication assisted treatment (MAT) combines mental health therapies and prescription drugs to treat substance use disorders. Suboxone and methadone are two of the FDA approved drugs used for MAT.
The medications and therapy are covered if you have medical need for this treatment and the TRICARE authorized provider is certified by the DEA to prescribe the medications. You may attend individual and group sessions in addition to regular doses of approved medications.
Does TRICARE Cover Other Mental Healthcare?
TRICARE offers coverage for a variety of medically necessary mental and behavioral health services for military personnel and their family members. However, these services may require a referral or preauthorization. Always contact your TRICARE provider before you see a mental health specialist to confirm coverage.
Covered treatments include applied behavior analysis, autism spectrum disorder, and cognitive rehabilitation therapy. You can also get coverage for eating disorder treatment, emergency inpatient hospitalization, and substance use treatment.
Many times people who struggle with substance use have a mental health diagnosis at the same time, known as a co-occurring disorder. It’s important to treat both your mental health and substance use in an integrated way. TRICARE offers programs that specialize in that and your doctor can point you in the right direction.
What Types of Plans Does TRICARE Offer?
There are multiple TRICARE plans and understanding your specific plan is vital to ensuring you get the care you need.
TRICARE Prime is a managed care network. It’s only available in certain areas, usually near a military base. If you’re on active duty, you must use TRICARE Prime as your plan. With this plan, you’ll have to stay within the TRICARE network to get your treatment covered.
You’ll also need a referral from your primary care manager for most specialists including for outpatient substance use treatment.
TRICARE Select is a PPO, or preferred provider organization. This means that you can use TRICARE for authorized non network providers in addition to their preferred in network providers.
However, if you stay within their preferred provider network, they’ll cover a higher percentage of the cost, which is less out of your pocket. Select may have higher premiums than the TRICARE Prime plan but gives you more care options. There is also an annual outpatient deductible for Select plans.
You don’t need to get a referral for specialist care when you have Select. But, you’ll still need a referral for residential drug rehab.
If you’re able to get Medicare, TRICARE for Life is the plan that’s available to you. It’s like a supplement to Medicare. With it, you can go to any place where they accept Medicare. TRICARE kicks in for certain things that Medicare doesn’t cover or if a benefit runs out.
What Outpatient Rehab Does TRICARE Cover?
You can definitely get outpatient substance use treatment if you have TRICARE, but how you access this treatment will vary based on what type of TRICARE plan you have. If you’ve TRICARE Prime, you’ll need a referral from your primary care manager. If you have TRICARE Select, you won’t need a referral for most outpatient services.
Outpatient programs can be intensive such as partial hospitalization programs or intensive outpatient programs, which include 10-20 hours of treatment per week. General outpatient generally meets 1-3 hours per week. In each case, you’ll live at home or in a sober living facility outside of treatment.
Outpatient services include options like psychotherapy for individuals, group sessions and family therapy. Psychological testing and analysis may also be a covered benefit, along with treatments such as art therapy and music therapy along with occupational therapy.
Medication assisted treatment (MAT) may be covered as well. MAT uses FDA approved medication to help you manage cravings and stay stable during treatment. This allows you to lay a strong foundation for recovery with a lower risk of relapse.
What Inpatient Addiction Treatment Does TRICARE Cover?
TRICARE covers certain inpatient alcohol and substance use disorder treatment as long as it is deemed medically necessary.
Medical detox can be the first step for many people who are ready to break free from substance use. Detox is usually a week or less, but it’s an inpatient process so you can be monitored and treated for withdrawal symptoms. Medical detox allows the substances to leave your system while keeping you safe and as comfortable as possible.
TRICARE may also cover inpatient treatment that isn’t an emergency, which can help you get the care you need to move toward recovery. There are requirements that must be met, like having symptoms severe enough to need medical help, having a formal substance use disorder diagnosis, and struggling to function in everyday life. You also need to use a TRICARE authorized institutional provider.
Inpatient treatment services that are not an emergency generally need preauthoritzation.
What to Do if TRICARE Won’t Cover the Cost of Rehab
Most of the time, you’ll be able to find a treatment plan that TRICARE covers. However if you are looking for treatment that’s not in the provider network or you haven’t met the requirements coverage might be denied. The best thing to do is work with TRICARE to find a facility that meets your needs.
If you are not able to do this, youcan work with the treatment center to create a payment plan. Some centers also offer scholarships to those who need it. You can even apply for health credit such as CareCredit to pay the amount off over time. Finally you can find low cost or free treatment offered by nonprofits or your local community. Resources for these services can be found on SAMHSA website at SAMHSA.GOV.
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