DoD Considering Comments on TRICARE Independent Practice Proposal Prior To Implementation

The Department of Defense issued regulations at the end of 2011 (online here) which would let licensed professional counselors practice independently within TRICARE, the health care program providing services for an estimated 9.6 million active duty service members, retirees, and their families. For many years, all other master's level mental health professionals have been allowed to practice independently, while TRICARE beneficiaries can only see licensed professional counselors under physician referral and supervision.

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