Question:
Does Tricare cover the plastic surgery of extra skin removal from gastric bypass?

I have read and heard a couple times, but wanted to know if anyone knew for sure if Tricare would cover the surgery for excess skin from having gastric bypass. From what I haver hear they will if you loose 100lbs and up. Thanks for anyone with info!    — Christina D. (posted on June 12, 2008)

June 12, 2008
they do cover it as long as a doctor finds it medically necassary I called them and asked them!
   — Kimberlin Katayama

June 12, 2008
You will probably have to document all rashes/problems and have severe hanging skin... http://www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/search.do?&kw=Reconstructive%20Surgery&keywords=plastic%20surgery&colls=CMS_IsItCovered
   — .Anita R.

June 12, 2008
I am having my surgery at Madigan Army hospital and they do a tummy tuck after you are 1 year out, or met your goal. My support group leader also got a breast reduction at the same time. I was told doing 2 procedures is done on a case by case basis.
   — Lisa B.