Why isn't Tricare covering Lap RNY and will only pay for open?

Anyone know why Tricare isn't paying for Laproscopic RNY anymore? My daughter was turned down but was told by the sugeron's office that she can have it done open and they will cover it. It seems that the cost is the same since the Lap has an overnight stay with minimal complications and the open the stay is 2 - 3 days. They covered mine almost a year ago and several other ppl that I know. What has changed their minds??

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