Question:
Does TriCare consider GERD a co-morbidity??

I just got back from the doctors office and have been diagnosed with GERD. I will be seeing a surgeon next month and I have TriCare insurance. I was wondering if Tricare considers GERD a co-morbidity. I can't seem to get an answer out of TriCare, so anyone's personal experience would be helpful. THANKS!!    — Jennifer H. (posted on April 16, 2003)

April 16, 2003
Jennifer, I know when you look at the Tricare criteria it says nothing about GERD. I have Tricare Prime, I have GERD, I have back,leg,feet pain, I also HAD my surgery on the 3rd of April. I was approved without a problem. I know they look at you current weight, ideal weight, and BMI ( even though the manual says nothing about BMI). I found that it was alot easier to deal with my local tricare office verses the regional. Are you talking with the nurses there at the tricare office in Idaho? If not-DO! I also had all my papers sent to the local office and NOT the regional office. It will go alot quicker for you. I would think you would qualify. I am 5'6" and weighed 251- BMI of 40.5 with no comorbs- and I qualified. Good luck- If you have any questions- feel free to email me. Jan
   — Jan S.

April 16, 2003
Hi jennifer, i am station in Belgium with my husband and i just had the surgery. What part of germany do you live in? Tri-care will pay for the surgery, almost no matter what.. email me for more info, i just had it on Jan 31. Yes i had more weight to lose, but its all in what your doc. puts in your referral... my email address is [email protected] hopefully i can help you with some advice. Tee
   — Tee B.