Does Tricare Cover Psychiatry in Texas?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with Tricare in Texas. Most Tricare members pay $0–$25 per visit for psychiatric care, including evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
How Tricare Covers Psychiatric Care
Tricare covers psychiatric and behavioral health care for active-duty service members, retirees, and their dependents. Lyte Psychiatry accepts Tricare for telehealth and in-person appointments in Texas.
Texas is home to a large military and veteran population, including bases near Fort Cavazos, Fort Bliss, JBSA, and Sheppard AFB. Tricare Prime members typically have $0 copays for mental health visits with a referral, while Tricare Select copays run $0–$25 depending on provider network status.
What Tricare Covers at Lyte Psychiatry
- ✓Depression
- ✓Anxiety
- ✓ADHD
- ✓PTSD
- ✓Bipolar Disorder
- ✓OCD
- ✓Medication Management
- ✓Sleep Disorders
Plan types accepted
What You'll Pay with Tricare
Initial Evaluation
$0–$50
After deductible; most pay $0–$30
Follow-Up Visit
$0–$30
Most members pay $0 after deductible
Telehealth Visit
Same as in-person
Texas parity law requires equal coverage
*Costs vary by plan and whether your deductible is met. Call 469-733-0848 and we'll verify your exact Tricare benefits at no charge.
Tricare + Lyte Psychiatry: Common Questions
Does Tricare cover psychiatry?
Yes. Tricare Prime and Tricare Select both cover psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy for service members, retirees, and dependents. Lyte Psychiatry accepts Tricare for telehealth appointments across Texas.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist with Tricare?
Tricare Prime members generally need a referral from their primary care manager for specialty mental health care, though many plans allow self-referral for the first several behavioral health visits. Tricare Select members can typically self-refer to any Tricare-authorized provider.
Does Tricare cover telehealth psychiatry?
Yes. Tricare covers telehealth mental health appointments at the same level as in-person visits. Lyte Psychiatry offers HIPAA-compliant video appointments for Tricare beneficiaries in Texas and New Mexico.
What does a psychiatry visit cost with Tricare?
Tricare Prime members usually pay $0 for outpatient mental health visits with a valid referral. Tricare Select members may have a copay of $0–$25 depending on the visit type and whether the provider is in-network. Call 469-733-0848 and we can verify your specific Tricare benefits.
Does Tricare cover ADHD and PTSD treatment?
Yes. ADHD evaluations and medication management, as well as PTSD treatment, are covered under Tricare's mental health benefit for service members, veterans, and their families.
Ready to Book with Tricare?
We verify your Tricare benefits before your first visit. Same-week appointments in Texas and New Mexico.