Question:
tricare approved plastic surgery?

Has anyone with tricare insurance got approved for plastic surgery after weight loss surgery?    — Julie Twigg (posted on March 8, 2008)

March 9, 2008
I called them and they will cover "medically necessary "TT. The rep told me he woould send me copy of tricare manual but he did not. I, too, would like to hear from someone out there who used them and posted message on PS forum.
   — JTR

March 9, 2008
Hi Julie, I am a tricare wls surgery patient. They were excellent with my wls surgery, but I fought unsuccessfully with two additional reviews and challenges, to get a tt with tricare. My husband switched to his current work coverage (we are retired), and BCBS was excellent in covering me. Having said that, I also have a friend that had a hernia repaired and got her tt paid through tricare because of the hernia. It can happen, and while one person choose to approve my friend, another denied me and refused to budge. it is all about who you get. Be sure your data is accurate, have every rash or things that can contribute to saggy skin issues logged by your physician. Go in every time, get it logged and after six months or so, then request the tt. You have a chance, but don't hold your breath. I used spandex for a long time. I love my tt, but it is a huge recovery, so be careful what you wish for. Take care. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

March 9, 2008
Hi Julie, I am a tricare wls surgery patient. They were excellent with my wls surgery, but I fought unsuccessfully with two additional reviews and challenges, to get a tt with tricare. My husband switched to his current work coverage (we are retired), and BCBS was excellent in covering me. Having said that, I also have a friend that had a hernia repaired and got her tt paid through tricare because of the hernia. It can happen, and while one person choose to approve my friend, another denied me and refused to budge. it is all about who you get. Be sure your data is accurate, have every rash or things that can contribute to saggy skin issues logged by your physician. Go in every time, get it logged and after six months or so, then request the tt. You have a chance, but don't hold your breath. I used spandex for a long time. I love my tt, but it is a huge recovery, so be careful what you wish for. Take care. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P