HELP!

SharieL
on 7/28/11 9:07 am - LA

I'm in Louisiana with Tricare Standard. I've been told by one physician that Tricare does not cover the surgery. I'm just starting to get information about this. Anyone has any idea of what I need to do at this point. Where do I start?

Thank you for any information.

jessajess82
on 7/28/11 9:11 am - MO

My insurance specifically excluded any WLS. I ended up paying out of pocket:( I thiink it was worth it but was disappointed to shell out the money I had saved for a down payment on a house.

SharieL
on 7/28/11 9:19 am - LA

RNY on 09/28/11

The one place that gave me dollar amounts in my area, Out of Pocket $13,950. That's crazy. I'm sure worth it, but so much money.

Eula "Evie" R.
on 7/28/11 9:25 am - Mount Nebo, WV

VSG on 04/20/11

Hi Jessa,
Just think how much healthier you will be when you do get your house. Don't be sad, you have already made one big step to better your life, your house will come. Be praying for you. I wished the ins would of paid, that is the pits.
God Bless
Evie

jessajess82
on 7/28/11 9:27 am - MO

Thanks Evie:) I am one week out and already down 9 pounds(16 including pre-op diet) so I am trying to keep a positive spin on it.

colelea613
on 7/28/11 9:33 am - LA

VSG on 08/02/11

Call Tricare itself...best place to get the yes/no answer you want.

Cole

SharieL
on 7/28/11 9:40 am - LA

RNY on 09/28/11

thanks, did that first off before any answers could be answered he said, I needed a description code. I will try again tomorrow and see if maybe I get an operator that wants to help me.

P_B
on 7/28/11 9:54 am - Norfolk, VA

VSG on 11/28/11

If you use a mtf military treatment facility then you should have little to no out of pocket costs

Still Fawn
on 7/28/11 9:59 am - SIERRA MADRE, CA

Tricare itself does NOT cover the sleeve at all. But... If you can get to a military hospital, they cover them at no cost to you. I had my sleeve in a military hospital, and just had my TT in the same hospital 3 days go.. Still zero out of pocket. You just have o ask your PCP to refer you to the closest facility. Don't give up!

I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson

Eula "Evie" R.
on 7/28/11 11:31 am - Mount Nebo, WV

VSG on 04/20/11

Hi Shariel,
I don't know anything about your ins, but wanted to tell you, fight as hard as you can to find out everything you can to get approved. One person will tell you one thing another something else. Just hang in there.
God Bless
Evie

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