Partial Hospitalization (Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorder)

TRICARE covers authorized partial hospitalization program facilities for mental health and substance use disorders.

You may qualify for partial hospitalization if you:

• Are seeking treatment in the U.S. or U.S. territories
• Have mental health or substance use disorder problems
• Can function with support in some of your major life areas
• Don’t need to be in a hospital full time
• Have a significant impairment that interferes with your normal functioning
• Require medically monitored management of withdrawal symptoms (detoxification) with direct access to medical services
• Need stabilization, have acute symptoms, need treatment for partially stabilized mental health disorders, or are transitioning from an inpatient program
• Are unable to maintain yourself in the community with a lower level of outpatient services

You don’t need to get pre-authorization.