Newport Healthcare is a certified participating provider with TRICARE at our locations nationwide. We’re proud to partner with TRICARE to support more families who are seeking effective, quality mental health treatment for young people 20 and younger.
In addition, Newport’s residential and outpatient programs in California are now in-network with TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TRICARE West), expanding access to behavioral health treatment for military families and their dependents.
This in-network status extends to our full continuum of care in California, including residential treatment, PHP, and IOP, for TriWest participants ages 20 and younger.
Who Is Covered by TRICARE?
TRICARE is the uniformed services healthcare program for:
- Active duty service members and their family members
- National Guard and Reserve members and their family members
- Retirees and retiree family members
- Survivors
- Former spouses
The TRICARE mental health provider network includes:
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TRICARE Insurance Coverage for Adolescent Mental Health Treatment
If you have medical insurance through TRICARE, mental health or substance use treatment may be covered as part of your plan. Our dedicated team of utilization review specialists is on hand to ensure that as much of your child’s treatment as possible is covered by insurance. If Newport Academy is the best fit, based on your child’s diagnosis and your TRICARE mental health coverage options, we’ll find the right treatment location and begin the admissions process immediately.
Will TRICARE Pay for Mental Health Treatment for My Child?
At Newport Academy, we’ll support you each step of the way, beginning with a mental health assessment to determine the appropriate level of care for your loved one. Our dedicated utilization review team will quickly verify your insurance benefits, at no charge. If your TRICARE mental health insurance policy requires pre-certification or pre-authorization, our team will guide you through the process.
Does TRICARE Cover Teen Substance Use Treatment?
TRICARE mental health coverage may cover both of these options, depending on your plan. Insurance coverage for mental health and drug or alcohol rehab varies according to your TRICARE policy.
Verifying Your TRICARE Therapy Coverage at Newport
We understand that combing through the coverage details of your TRICARE behavioral health insurance policy can be challenging, time consuming, and intimidating. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone. Newport Academy has a dedicated team of utilization review specialists to ensure that as much as possible of your child’s treatment is paid for by your TRICARE mental health coverage.
There is no cost for insurance verification at Newport Academy. Our top priority is to ensure premium and comprehensive treatment for your loved one and family, and our team of dedicated utilization review specialists has created a streamlined process that only takes a few minutes.
The quickest way to verify whether your TRICARE behavioral health insurance plan will cover treatment at Newport Academy is by giving our team a call 24/7 at 855-404-9816, or by completing our insurance verification form.
Services Provided at Our Residential Treatment Facilities
Our Newport Academy residential treatment programs serve adolescents ages 12–18 and their families, providing comprehensive, personalized care. Each resident’s individualized treatment plan incorporates evidence-based clinical and experiential modalities, plus academic support, to create long-term, sustainable healing.
Clients participate in individual, family, and group therapy, as well as Adventure Therapy, art and music therapy, yoga, and other approaches, with services and therapists that accept TRICARE.
When searching for therapy covered by TRICARE, parents often wonder whether TRICARE covers depression treatment, anxiety treatment, and substance use treatment. At Newport Academy, the answer to all those questions is yes, depending on location. Our industry-leading outcomes show that our approach successfully heals mental health conditions and co-occurring issues, by uncovering and addressing clients’ underlying trauma and attachment wounds.
Frequently Asked Questions About TRICARE Mental Health Benefits
How do I check if my TRICARE plan covers therapy at Newport?
To confirm your medical insurance benefits, you will need to have the following information on hand when you call us:
- Name of policyholder
- Your member ID number
- Your date of birth and the patient’s date of birth
How much does it cost to verify my benefits and begin the admissions process at Newport Academy?
Our team will verify your TRICARE mental health and substance use treatment insurance benefits at no charge. As part of our mission to find you and your family the most premium and comprehensive level of care, we assume the responsibility to confirm your coverage and to begin the screening process at zero cost to you.
Who else will be notified when I verify my TRICARE insurance benefits?
Do I have to commit to treatment at Newport Academy if I complete an insurance benefits verification?
There is no obligation to enroll in mental health treatment or teen rehab services at Newport Academy, even if we complete an insurance benefits verification on your behalf.
Get Your Child the Help They Need Today, with TRICARE Mental Health Coverage
Our dedicated team of utilization review specialists will ensure that as much of your child’s treatment as possible is covered by insurance.
Get started today by filling out the insurance verification form, at no charge and with no obligation. Or give our team a call 24/7 at 855-404-9816. We are here for you and your family.
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