Does TRICARE cover eating disorder treatment?
Quick Answer
TRICARE covers eating disorder treatment including outpatient therapy, nutritional counseling, medical management, and residential treatment when medically necessary.
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Key Takeaways
- Multiple eating disorders covered
- Range of treatment levels
- Nutritional counseling included
- Residential may need authorization
Detailed Answer
TRICARE provides coverage for eating disorder treatment.
Covered Conditions
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
- Binge eating disorder
- Other specified eating disorders
Covered Services
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Nutritional counseling
- Medical monitoring
- Medication management
- Intensive outpatient
- Residential treatment
Treatment Approach
- Multidisciplinary team
- Evidence-based therapies
- CBT, DBT, family-based treatment
- Nutritional rehabilitation
Authorization
- Higher levels of care need authorization
- Outpatient usually no prior auth
- Residential requires approval
- Regular reviews
Finding Care
- Specialty eating disorder programs
- Network providers
- MTF may have specialized care
Related Questions
What mental health services does TRICARE cover?
TRICARE covers outpatient therapy, psychiatry, inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs, substance abuse treatment, and crisis intervention.
Does TRICARE cover residential treatment programs?
TRICARE covers residential treatment for mental health, substance abuse, and eating disorders when medically necessary and authorized.
What do most military families add to their TRICARE coverage?
Supplemental health insurance is the most common addition — it covers dental, vision, and out-of-pocket costs that TRICARE leaves uncovered. Life insurance and a legal will are also highly recommended.
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