Mental Health Therapeutic Services
TRICARE covers a variety of services for mental health and substance use disorder:
Service |
What is it? |
Psychotherapy |
Also known as “therapy” or “counseling.” TRICARE covers inpatient and outpatient services, including:
- Individual sessions
- Group sessions
- Family/Conjoint sessions
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Psychoanalysis |
TRICARE covers psychoanalysis if your:
- Provider has the correct certification.
- Treatment is preauthorized.
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Psychological Testing & Assessment |
TRICARE covers psychological testing and assessment to help diagnose a patient and develop a treatment plan.
TRICARE doesn’t cover psychological testing for academic placement.
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Psychotropic Drugs |
Covered when prescribed by an authorized provider as part of a treatment plan.
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Electroconvulsive Treatment |
Electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) may be covered.
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Collateral Visits |
TRICARE covers collateral visits when needed. These visits are between a provider and a family member or other responsible person.
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Medication Assisted Treatment |
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and mental health therapies for the treatment of substance use disorder.
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Ancillary Therapies |
TRICARE only covers ancillary therapies as part of the treatment plan at one of the following types of facilities:
- Inpatient facility
- Residential substance use disorder treatment
- Psychiatric residential treatment center (children and adolescents under age 21)
- Partial hospital program
- Intensive outpatient program
Therapies include:
- Art
- Music
- Dance
- Occupational
- Other ancillary therapies
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