Frustrated - Tricare!!

[AZArmyWife36 0]

Hello!

Here we go again! Looks like I'd have to gain 22 lbs in order for insurance to pay for surgery. Spoke with the doc and he doesn't think it's a good idea to gain the weight. My other option is to self-pay and it's about $12K. Not sure on what I can do?? Not even sure Tricare would cover the fills and office visits. I'm so frustrated and angry! Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance!!!

BB

[Rsilversea 2]

Not much I can offer except DON'T gain the weight! It's not worth it. Tricare (which is woefully behind the times) is in the process of changing their policy. I don't know when they will change it but when they do, you can always re-apply.

[my3sons963 0]

Hi,

I have Tricare and was approved immediately. My BMI is only 36 but I have sleep Apnea. I think that is why I was approved so fast. If you have not done the sleep study for sleep apnea, I would recommend it. That may get you approved.

I would NOT gain the extra weight.

I had my surgery this Wednesday 6/16 and am just not feeling better. :thumbup:

Good Luck

[AZArmyWife36 0]

Thanks so much for the words of advice! Fortunately, I do not have sleep apnea. I had a sleep study in 2008 and everything came back okay. I do not want to gain anymore weight. Maybe I'll just wait for some kind of change in Tricare's policy. Thanks again! :thumbup: