TRICARE is health insurance which is offered to members of the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is a lot more common than one would think, and the need to provide rehab to these individuals is an important priority. TRICARE covers a number of treatment services to deal with alcohol and drug dependence including detoxification services, in addition to rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Those that have TRICARE will of course be required to get a prior authorization before partaking in any type of treatment service, that may be arranged using their regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient facility is the preferred rehab option, TRICARE will cover twenty-one days or one inpatient stay in that facility per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are particular limits regarding the length of time a TRICARE member can remain in the inpatient facility that accepts TRICARE, and there is typically a 30 to 45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family counselling which is often very helpful, as it can certainly help include family members in the healing and recovery process. No person in the military should fight this battle alone, and there are expert rehabilitation counselors waiting to help you today.