TRICARE East may cover some or all addiction treatment costs at The Recovery Village Atlanta, depending on eligibility and authorization.
Active-duty service members, veterans and military families deserve access to high-quality behavioral health care, including treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. If you are covered under TRICARE East, you may have benefits that help pay for medically necessary addiction treatment at The Recovery Village Atlanta, which serves the Atlanta area across two locations. This guide explains how TRICARE rehab coverage works, what services may be included and how to verify your benefits.
What Is TRICARE East?
TRICARE is the health care program for uniformed service members, retirees and their families. TRICARE East refers to the regional coverage area administered by the TRICARE East contractor. Behavioral health and substance use treatment are included benefits under TRICARE when care is medically necessary and provided by an authorized facility.
TRICARE East covers a wide range of behavioral health services, including inpatient, residential and outpatient addiction treatment. However, coverage rules, referrals and cost-sharing requirements vary based on the specific TRICARE plan type.
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TRICARE Plans and Coverage Types
Your TRICARE coverage depends on your plan category. Common TRICARE plans include:
- TRICARE Prime: Requires referrals from a primary care manager (PCM) and generally offers lower out-of-pocket costs.
- TRICARE Select: Allows more flexibility in choosing providers without referrals but includes deductibles and cost shares.
- TRICARE Reserve Select: Available to qualified members of the Selected Reserve and their families.
- TRICARE Retired Reserve: For qualified retired reserve members and their families.
Because TRICARE is a government-administered program, services must meet medical necessity criteria, and many higher levels of care require prior authorization.
Does TRICARE East Cover Drug and Alcohol Rehab?
Yes — TRICARE East may cover medically necessary treatment for substance use disorders. Depending on authorization and plan type, covered services may include:
- Medical detox (withdrawal management with clinical supervision)
- Residential or inpatient rehab
- Partial hospitalization programs (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient programs (IOP)
- Outpatient therapy
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Aftercare planning and recovery support
Authorization is typically required before beginning residential or inpatient treatment. Medical necessity determinations are based on clinical evaluation and established behavioral health criteria.
Does TRICARE East Cover Mental Health Services?
TRICARE includes comprehensive behavioral health benefits. Because substance use disorders and mental health conditions often occur together, TRICARE supports integrated treatment when clinically appropriate.
Mental health services that may be covered include:
- Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-informed therapy, including PTSD-focused care
- Dual diagnosis treatment
The Recovery Village Atlanta provides structured, evidence-based dual diagnosis care that aligns with TRICARE treatment standards.
TRICARE and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
TRICARE may cover medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when it is clinically indicated. MAT is commonly used for opioid and alcohol use disorders and may include medications such as:
- Buprenorphine-based medications
- Naltrexone (oral or injectable)
- Methadone (covered through authorized opioid treatment programs)
Coverage for MAT may involve both medical and pharmacy benefits. The Recovery Village Atlanta integrates MAT into a comprehensive treatment plan that includes counseling and behavioral therapy.
How Long Will TRICARE East Cover Rehab?
Covered treatment duration depends on authorization, clinical progress and ongoing medical necessity. Many patients follow a continuum of care, which may include:
- Detox
- Residential or inpatient treatment
- Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
At The Recovery Village Atlanta, the total treatment timeline commonly ranges from 40–72 days, though length of stay is individualized. TRICARE may conduct periodic reviews to confirm that continued treatment remains medically necessary.
Georgia Rehab That Accepts TRICARE East
The Recovery Village Atlanta provides evidence-based addiction and mental health treatment for service members, veterans and military families in Georgia. With two locations serving Atlanta, we offer structured programs designed to support recovery while respecting the unique needs of the military community.
Our programs include:
- Medically supervised detox
- Residential treatment
- Dual diagnosis and trauma-informed care
- PHP and IOP programming
- Outpatient therapy
- Aftercare and relapse-prevention planning
Verify Your TRICARE East Coverage
Because TRICARE coverage involves eligibility and authorization requirements, verifying benefits before admission is essential. Our Recovery Advocates can help you:
- Confirm TRICARE eligibility and plan type
- Determine referral or authorization requirements
- Verify covered services and treatment levels
- Estimate out-of-pocket costs, if any
- Coordinate next steps for admission
To learn more, contact our team to speak with a Recovery Advocate or use our insurance verification process to check your benefits.
Looking for another insurance provider? We are also in-network with Cigna, BCBS and Aetna.
