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 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