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Guidance on insurance, treatment, and recovery for San Antonio veterans and military families.
Does TRICARE Cover Detox? A Veteran Guide
Yes, TRICARE covers medical detox when it is medically necessary. What is covered, when prior authorization is required, and what detox costs by plan.
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Does Rehab Show Up on Your Military Record? What Veterans and Service Members Should Know
Private rehab is protected by federal confidentiality law and generally not reported to command. But active duty has exceptions. What shows up, and what does not.
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When Does Drinking Cross the Line for a Service Member? Warning Signs
Heavy drinking is a pattern and alcohol use disorder is a diagnosis. The warning signs a service member's drinking has crossed the line, plus where covered…
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How to Talk to a Veteran About Their Drinking Without Pushing Them Away
Calm, private, and on their team beats confrontation. How to talk to a veteran about their drinking without pushing them away, with free coaching and covered…
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Is It PTSD or Post-Deployment Stress? A Veteran’s Guide to Knowing When to Get Help
Post-deployment stress usually fades in weeks, while PTSD lasts more than a month and impairs daily life. A veteran's guide to the warning signs and covered…
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Does TRICARE Cover Eating Disorder Treatment? What to Know
TRICARE covers eating disorder treatment across outpatient, IOP, PHP, and inpatient care. See what qualifies, the residential age limit, and 2026 costs.
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Does TRICARE Cover Ketamine, Spravato, and TMS for Depression?
TRICARE covers Spravato and TMS for treatment-resistant depression but excludes off-label ketamine. See the criteria, costs, and prior authorization rules.
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Does TRICARE Cover Sober Living and Aftercare?
TRICARE does not cover the sober living home itself, but it does cover the clinical aftercare that supports recovery: outpatient therapy, IOP, and medication. Here is…
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Does TRICARE Cover Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
TRICARE covers dual diagnosis treatment, addressing a mental health condition and a substance use disorder together, across every level of care when medically necessary. See the…
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Does TRICARE Cover Online Therapy and Telehealth?
Yes, TRICARE covers online therapy and telehealth, including video and phone mental health visits, at the same cost as in-person care. See the rules, what apps…
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