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 isn’t 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. Some services have special rules or limits, and some services are excluded. Learn how a benefit becomes covered.
Last Updated 12/5/2025