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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There are very few people in life who truly believe in you when you’ve completely lost belief in yourself. For me, one of those people has always been Ron and the entire team at Rise in Malibu.
I’ve known Ron for a while , and through every chapter, he has remained someone who genuinely cares, shows up, and sees the person beneath the struggle. That kind of authenticity is rare. His leadership and heart are reflected throughout the entire program and staff.
Dr. Mark, Sheri, and everyone at Rise create an environment that is compassionate, professional, supportive, and deeply human. They don’t treat people like problems to fix they treat them like people worth fighting for. That distinction matters more than words can explain.
What makes Rise special is that it never felt transactional to me. It felt personal. Real care, real connection, real support, and people who continue to stay connected long after treatment ends. That says everything.
And for me personally, recovery wasn’t something that necessarily “landed” the very first time. Sometimes the spiritual experience happens when it’s truly ready to happen. What I can say today, sitting here over 16 months sober, is that Rise helped give me the tools, foundation, support, and perspective that allowed that change to finally take root in a real way. When the moment came, I knew how to move forward because of what I had learned there.
That’s something I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life!
I can honestly say I would recommend Rise in Malibu to anyone looking for genuine help, guidance, and people who truly care about recovery and human beings as a whole. Five stars isn’t enough for the impact they’ve had on my life.
Thank you, Ron, and thank you to the entire Rise family!
B P
2 weeks ago
Going to Rise was the best decision of my life. Allison was a godsend to me at a dark point in my life and was able to get me into Rise’s treatment program with short notice. The team there is unparalleled. I wish I could name everyone that were members of my treatment team at Rise, but a few shoutouts to Nam for driving my sad sack self to Rise, baking amazing bread, and being an amazing support from Day 1, Shari & Zach from nursing for the care, fun, pep talks, and compassion, Dr Mark for his wisdom and pragmatic approach that I really resonated with, and numerous others (the chefs are next-level good, Tessa, Luke, Saber, Destiny, Cesar, Cat, Michael, Terry, Adrian, etc).
Outside of the fantastic staff, I’ll add that the house is gorgeous, the groups are varied and enriching, there’s a good balance between free time & groups, the rooms are comfortable and spacious, and they do a great job of ensuring that you have access to outside appointments - for example, I was able to go to Passover services while at Rise without having to go through a lot of hoops/bureaucracy.
The amenities are fun and obviously appreciated, but the heart of this place is really why I would recommend it to a loved one or friend in a heartbeat.
Thank you so much, Rise team!!!
Hannah Lerner
2 months ago
I didn’t walk in expecting much, but this place really surprised me. Detox was handled professionally and the staff genuinely cared. Residential was structured and real—not just talk. I learned a lot and I’m leaving in a much better place.
I have struggled with alcohol abuse for the last three years and this was the ONE place out of 23 treatment centers that finally worked. Nobody ever thought they would see me sober, but today I can say I am, thanks to Sober Life. I was a frequent relapser, just barely making it by, and when I decided to seek treatment through Sober Life a whole new world opened for me. The team at Sober Life cares. I felt valued, I felt empowered, understood and heard. After being in and out of so many treatment centers I found myself fatigued, but through my process with Sober Life I actually wanted to continue my program as long as I could. I WANTED to be there and I've learned a life I never knew possible thanks to the team there. I can say that this program likely saved my life, and showed me a new life that I could never have imagined. The support and understanding was beyond belief. I felt so safe there. I've made friendships with a lot of my peers from groups as well. Which I never wanted to do before. Recovery can be difficult to begin, scary to start, but Sober Life feels SAFE. I'm not the type to write reviews, but I know how hard I struggled and for anyone reading this or questioning a start, I highly recommend this team. I am eternally grateful for my experience there.
Jennifer Segura
10 months ago
Sober life has been one of the best experiences in my life! I came in not really sure what I wanted out of treatment and scared to really connect with people and have them see me in my weaker moments. All of the staff at sober life loved me through these issues and helped me get to a place where I felt safe and comfortable enough to communicate what was really going on with me, and gave me the tools I needed to be able to deal with things as they came up on a daily basis. Anytime I was a little off or lost any amount of momentum, they noticed immediately and did whatever they could to make sure I continued my progress and that even though addiction is a lonely disease, it became a lot easier to believe I wasnt alone and recovery is possible. It wasn't complicated at all, they handle the insurance stuff for you so you can focus and prioritize your recovery over anything else. Kimberly, Dan, Ashley, and Kelley have all been huge grounding stones in my recovery, showing up every time and helping me make solutions out of chaos. Having all of these amazing, kind, and extremely dependable people in my life has kept me steady and also taught me what having people around who genuinely love you, want the best for you, and who celebrate your achievements and help you through your downfalls looks like. Like any recovery program, you have to want it and put in your own effort, but they make the weight just lighter enough that it seems much more attainable.
Reyghan
10 months ago
SoberLife: Great program and especially, great, caring, professional staff! They helped me so much. Highly recommended.
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I can’t say enough wonderful things about Gallus Detox and their IOP program. From my first day in the virtual program, I felt supported, respected, and truly cared for. The entire team creates a safe, welcoming environment where healing and growth feel possible. Their program is incredibly well-structured, educational, and compassionate, helping people not only through detox but also through the deeper emotional and mental aspects of recovery.
A very special thank you to Allison Johnson, who is truly a top-notch therapist. Allison was caring, knowledgeable, patient, and completely free from judgment. She has an amazing ability to make people feel heard and understood while also providing meaningful education, guidance, and support. Her compassion and professionalism made such a difference in my experience, and I genuinely felt empowered after working with her.
If you or someone you love is looking for a place that genuinely cares about recovery and treats people with dignity and compassion, I highly recommend Gallus Detox and their IOP program. They are changing lives.
Kelli Altmyer
2 weeks ago
This place is amazing. Don’t know where i would be if it wasn’t for the people that run Gallus!! Highly recommend
Brad Gill
3 weeks ago
Gallus treated me with the utmost respect and grace. The team working were all very helpful and polite. Going through a hard time like detox I felt safe and comfortable. A+
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The staff are great. They're always courteous and accommodating to your individual needs. They are also very helpful in regards to your making the transition to PHP.
Marcus O'Rear
1 week ago
I had a great experience at haven. The staff was very interested in what I needed. Ms Lauren especially she has been a great help. .Ms Ashley,I have great respect for her because she won't lie to you,and will call you out if needed
. The staff as a whole was great.
Donald Ingram
1 week ago
My experience was nothing short of life changing. The staff are very supportive and encouraging and will help with whatever your needs may be. The counselors and very helpful and insightful, especially Sarah and Mike. Ashley and Roni are also very helpful with assisting you with aftercare plans and support while you’re here and moving on. A good place to become and stay sober. Thank you
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
8 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
6 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
6 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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As a private practice physician with three board certifications working in the fields of psychiatry and addiction medicine, I was always vigilant about getting to know the treatment centers in my community. I took unpaid time off to visit facilities in person, and meet with the owners, medical staff, and counselors. I was so disheartened by the status quo, which seemed to be nothing more than overly priced housing with a few AA meetings thrown in, and nefarious billing practices were commonplace at the time. A colleague brought me to Tree House Recovery, telling me it was different. Again I walked into a room of men, waiting for the pitch I’d heard dozens of times. It never came. In that room I found curiosity, knowledge, conviction, community. Vechi gave his pitch, but it was for an entirely different game. I spoke at length with the founder Justin about the neurochemistry of addiction, and the non-medication approaches to healing brains and bodies ravaged by impulsive and compulsive addictive behaviors. He got it. He preached it. I started sending patients. My patients disappeared. I’d call Tree House concerned about relapse and be told, “X is doing great! He’s still sober. He doesn’t need you anymore.” Music to my ears. Over my years of practice I “lost” many patients to THR. Vechi became my go-to phone call and was always available for my referrals. They kept in touch with me. They taught the patients I sent how to be themselves again—or for the first time! They don’t believe in recovery, they believe in life.
Jennifer Love
3 weeks ago
My recovery experience at Treehouse Costa Mesa was nothing short of amazing. The team that Justin has assembled are extremely competent and superb at their profession. I specifically want to give praise to a few of the treatment team; Coach Tom, Therapist Chuck and Therapist Tommy were instrumental in my recovery process. Thank you TH team!!!
Nathan Parrish
3 weeks ago
I absolutely love Tree House. Their staff is truly one of a kind. I’ve had the opportunity to work with them professionally, but I also have several close friends who went through their program, had an incredible experience, and are still sober today. The sense of community and support they provide is unlike anything I’ve seen anywhere else.
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Absolutely changed my life for the better. I went in arrogant and with my head on backwards. They supported me through every step of the process and when you leave you really do “get your power back”, the choice to make the right decisions. If I ever had to go to rehab again I would choose this place again immediately. Hats off to Lead RS Justin and my clinician Sandrea for they gave me the deepest level of support and I wouldn’t have made it the full program without them. Thank you Spring Hill.
nick capparella
6 months ago
This is one of the greatest recovery centers to regain control over your life. The groups are very informative and welcoming. The criteria was open and well covered. The RS go above and beyond to make the clients feel comfortable. I would highly recommend anyone to come here and experience the healing vortex that surrounds Springhill
Corey
6 months ago
I’ve never been in recovery, or in any form of rehab and being here / making this decision saved my life entirely.
As a first timer, I was overwhelmed with the amount of support that I received during my stay here, everyone is more than nice & outstanding individuals. From the staff, to the maintenance crew, to the phenomenal chefs AND Maybel the therapeutic pup everyone here is there to help you during your sobriety journey!
I didn’t want to leave, this place WILL change your life.
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This place truly changed the trajectory of my life. I was at some point in the first few weeks, the youngest person in the room. But by the end of the program, me and the other group members all became the strongest people. Therapist Maria and Paula truly helped see my potential and helped me see that I was more than my diagnoses and addictions
Ashley Matos
6 months ago
My experience with this program was amazing. The clinical building is very nice and has a lot of amenities. The housing is also very clean and comfortable. They offer the help you need in a place that can feel like home.
Joshua Goodwin
6 months ago
Awesome experience I had here at PhP. I also had a great case manager here named Will and housing staff Ben and Evo made me feel safe and most definitely cared about my concerns in regards to my stay here at Compassions! Thank you guys for everything
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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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