PS through Tricare Questions

If anyone has Tricare and has had or knows about getting them to pay for PS, I would love to hear from you. We are relocating to the state in a couple of months. I know that Tricare varries what it covers from area to area. So, I would like to hear about what they cover there. And, I need to find a good surgeon. TIA, Hat

I hear they will cover for different Dr.'s depending how far they are. I don't know what PS is. But I know they cover Gastric Bypass surgery.

Thanks. PS is plastic surgery.

We have a couple of people in the Albuquerque support group that have Tri care, you could ask this on our website and might be able to get an answer. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ABQNBB/

Hi Tia, I'm on TriCare and just starting the journey for PS - to be exact a tummy tuck and boob lift are what my doctor is suggesting. TriCare has been very good about everything and I don't expect large problems with them over this. I will let you know as things progress. Right now my PCP has referred me to an Orthopedic doctor for my back pain and that doctor has said he will refer me to a PS once he sees the results of my bone scan and lab work that show I don't have arthritis or cancer as the cause of the pain. He has had two other by-pass patients who he referred to PS and have done very well. Hope this helps. When are you moving to Albuquerque? Cindy

We are moving to Farmington in a couple of weeks. I see that you had your WLS in AZ. Were you living in AZ or did you travel for the surgery? Is your plastic surgeon in the Albuquerque area or are you going to have to travel for that too? And, just one last question, did you have a choice of plastic surgeons or just one that would accept Tricare? Thanks for the help, Hat