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I have Tricare Prime Remote North. Anyone know if you NEED the 6month diet before approval? Has it changed?

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I have Tricare South....and it was only 3 months diet. I think it changed in May or June.

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I hope it works the same for you! I had to pay very little with my tricare plan. And it only took about 3 days for an approval. Best of luck to you!

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We are Triwest (Utah) and were told Tricare changed their requirements in January 2012. 6 months of doctor visits to discuss diet, nutrition and exercise.

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Yup, just looked up both Tricare and Triwest...Tricare doesn't state anything about 6months of diet, but Triwest does. So, I think I'm in the clear. Thanks for the time spent replying to my post!:)

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I have Tricare Prime Remote North. Anyone know if you NEED the 6month diet before approval? Has it changed?

I have TC south. They require 3 months under a doctors care before they will approve the surgery

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Good job and good luck!

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I have Tricare South. 1 month dieting is all. No problem at all. $25 total cost. 7 Nov is my date. And I use Mio in my Water. Helps IMMENSELY! !!

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I think doc determines all that not insurance.

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I had high blood pressure and sleep apnea so my approval was instant.

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Awesome! Looking forward to my new journey! I have to attend 3 group meetings (drs request) and I only have two left today is one of them and I will complete that before I even have my first appt on the 15th of Nov. Sooo its a great start to end this chapter in my life and to start a new one! I'm a rollercoaster of emotions! Doesn't seem real right now because I haven't even stepped foot into the medical offices! Just two more weeks and it will all start sinking in little by little I'm sure :) thanks to everyone who has posted!

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