Tricare

[carlak 59]

They just keep denying me.

[candtwalker 46]

Hi Carla, I'm Carla too!

I have Tricare Prime South. I had no issues getting approved. But different regions have different provisions.

Taking it one day at a time.

[Miss V 41]

Hi ladies, I also have tricare south. My Dr. Is sending my paperwork in on Monday or Tues as long as I do not need any additional testing, I am just praying everything will go smoothly! For Carla #1 why so they keep denying you and what region are you in. For Carla #2, what state are u in and how long did it take for your approval to come through?

[candtwalker 46]

I am in Texas.

After I had my nutrition consult and my psych eval, it only took 10 days to get approval from Tricare.

Total time from 1st doctor visit to surgery was 3 months.

Taking it one day at a time.

[carlak 59]

hi Carla. may I ask you what your bmi is? Im right on the fence. I have no co morbities. I can either give up, keep trying or gain weight. any advise appreciated

[Miss V 41]

That sounds great, my paperwork will be getting sent in for APPROVAL next week! The lady in charge of the finance and insurance dept at the hospital said that Tri-Care usually gets back with the approval/denial in 72 hrs or so! I am hoping this is the case for me! I am so tired of jumping through hoops and just waiting to get on the band-wagon!!!

[candtwalker 46]

hi Carla. may I ask you what your bmi is? Im right on the fence. I have no co morbities. I can either give up' date=' keep trying or gain weight. any advise appreciated[/quote']

My BMI was 41.5 at my first consult 39.9 on surgery day, also with no co-morbidities.

Have faith and keep trying.

Taking it one day at a time.

[carlak 59]

Should I personally appeal or let the surgeons office

[candtwalker 46]

Are you in the South Region?

I know you said you were on the fence with your BMI, but are you at least 40?

Taking it one day at a time.

[carlak 59]

I'm around 39

[carlak 59]

Does anyone have TRICARE SOUTH??????

[Miss V 41]

I do, we are staationed at Ft. Benning GA

[carlak 59]

I do' date=' we are staationed at Ft. Benning GA[/quote']

Did you have any trouble getting approval and can you offer any advice

[Mimilou2004 13]

I have Tricare South and had to gain 10 pounds to qualify.

[carlak 59]

I am in Texas.

After I had my nutrition consult and my psych eval' date=' it only took 10 days to get approval from Tricare.

Total time from 1st doctor visit to surgery was 3 months.

Taking it one day at a time.[/quote']

With what Bmi