Court-ordered care is defined by TRICARE as outpatient and inpatient medical services that a party in a legal proceeding is ordered or directed to obtain by a court of law. All TRICARE requirements, limitations, and policies apply to court-ordered behavioral health care. As in any situation, TRICARE benefits are paid only if the services are medically or psychologically necessary to diagnose and/or treat covered conditions and are for covered TRICARE services provided by authorized providers to eligible TRICARE beneficiaries who have met any applicable requirements for a referral/authorization. The services must be at the appropriate level of care to treat the condition, and the beneficiary (or family) must have a legal obligation to pay for the services.