Substance Use Disorder Treatment
TRICARE may cover:
- Inpatient services (emergency and nonemergency)
- Intensive outpatient programs
- Management of withdrawal symptoms (detoxification)
- Medication assisted treatment
- Mental health therapeutic services
- Office-based opioid treatment
- Opioid treatment programs
- Partial hospitalization programs
TRICARE doesn’t cover:
- Aversion therapy
- Unproven treatments
To learn about more exclusions, go to Mental Health Exclusions or call your regional contractor.
Disclaimer:
This list of covered services is not all inclusive. TRICARE covers services that are medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition. and considered proven. There are special rules or limits on certain services, and some services are excluded.
Last Updated 12/5/2025