PTSD Therapy With Tricare Health Insurance
Post-traumatic stress disorder, more commonly referred to as PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that develops after an individual has been exposed to significant acute or repetitive trauma. PTSD can happen to a member of any demographic – however, rates of PTSD are especially high among military veterans. According to the National Center for PTSD, roughly 30 out of every 100 Vietnam veterans have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder at least once throughout their lifetimes.
Many factors lead to the development of PTSD when it comes to military personnel. Of course, the war itself can be extremely traumatizing. The violence that goes hand-in-hand with active combat can, on its own, be traumatizing. Many war veterans develop close friendships with their peers only to lose them, which can also be traumatizing.
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Another predominant (and frequently overlooked) cause of PTSD among members of the military is sexual abuse and harassment. According to the same study published by the National Center for PTSD, 23 out of every 100 women in the military experienced sexual assault at least once during the time they served, and 55 out of every 100 men experienced some degree of sexual harassment.
If you or someone you love is a military veteran who has been suffering at the hands of PTSD and any potentially co-occurring disorders (like substance abuse, which often goes hand-in-hand with post-traumatic stress and other anxiety disorders), you might be wondering where to turn. Are there any treatment programs designed specifically for members of this demographic? Are there treatment programs for PTSD with Tricare insurance?
Tricare Insurance and PTSD Treatment
Tricare is very cognizant of the relationship between serving in the military and developing PTSD, and they go to great lengths to ensure that those who are currently insured through their program have access to the comprehensive clinical care they need. However, there are several mental health requirements when it comes to receiving treatment specifically for post-traumatic stress disorder.
First of all, for active duty service members to receive trauma-related care, they must have a referral from their primary care provider. Without this referral covering the cost of treatment will be far more difficult. Many related services are covered by Tricare with a referral. These PTSD services include:
- Crisis intervention
- Individual and group therapy sessions (trauma-focused)
- Family therapy and other family-oriented resources
- Collateral visits
- In-depth and personalized psychological testing
- Medication management
- Medically monitored detox
- Substance abuse treatment
Like most other major health insurance providers, Tricare is dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services to those in need. We are in-network with TRICARE insurance, meaning you can receive treatment in Fort Lauderdale with Agape Treatment Center if you have this insurance provider. For more information or a free, no-obligation health insurance benefits check, call Agape Treatment Center today. We understand that attempting to sort out the financial component of PTSD recovery can be overwhelming, especially when a co-occurring disorder is present.
In many instances, individuals who struggle with unresolved trauma turn to substance abuse – in cases like these, dual diagnosis treatment is essential. At Agape Treatment Center, we focus on treating substance abuse and dependence and all underlying, contributing factors, providing a comprehensive and highly integrated level of clinical care that cannot be found anywhere else.
Agape Treatment Center and Tricare Insurance
Agape Treatment Center is dedicated to making quality clinical services as accessible as possible to those who need them. For this reason, we work closely with major health insurance providers like Tricare. We also cater to the unique needs of certain demographics – like military veterans of active duty service members who might be struggling with substance abuse and PTSD.
If you would like to learn more about the services we offer, or if you would like to learn how much of our treatment program is covered by your current healthcare plan, simply give us a call today. Our treatment advisors are standing by to answer the phone any time of the day or night and help get you started on your journey of addiction recovery.
