Tricare Military Family Member

[MelissaKue 0]

anyone know if tricare will cover for active duty family member for the sleeve?

[MissKatt 26]

anyone know if tricare will cover for active duty family member for the sleeve?

To my knowledge, TriCare doesn't cover the sleeve. There were rumors they were going to cover it soon, though. The only way you'll be able to get the sleeve is if you get it done at an MTF. Thankfully, the hospital on base where I live just opened up a bariatric center in April.

[MelissaKue 0]

Thank you so much for the information! Where are you stationed? I am currently overseas, looking to pcs soon. Fort Riley orders as of right now but good possibility of change.

[MissKatt 26]

Thank you so much for the information! Where are you stationed? I am currently overseas, looking to pcs soon. Fort Riley orders as of right now but good possibility of change.

You're welcome I'm at JBER, Alaska.

[MelissaKue 0]

Oh wow nice they have a center way out there!

[clawrence 4]

I am not sure how it works to get the sleeve approved, besides at a MTF. Where Tri Care does not have a say in if you get approved or not.

We are active duty and live off post from Ft. Benning. I am looking to get the sleeve done, my surgeon said to let him worry about how Tri Care will approve. For me to stay focused on getting healthy, and finishing up all the steps to get sleeved. ?? We are looking at a Mid December surgery date. I will believe it when I laying on that operating table about to be sedated!

[MissKatt 26]

I am not sure how it works to get the sleeve approved' date=' besides at a MTF. Where Tri Care does not have a say in if you get approved or not.

We are active duty and live off post from Ft. Benning. I am looking to get the sleeve done, my surgeon said to let him worry about how Tri Care will approve. For me to stay focused on getting healthy, and finishing up all the steps to get sleeved. ?? We are looking at a Mid December surgery date. I will believe it when I laying on that operating table about to be sedated![/quote']

That sounds very strange. Tricare doesn't cover the sleeve at all yet. Either you're going to get stuck with a hefty bill, or he's going to have his office put in the code for a weight loss surgery that they do (for insurance approval)cover and lie.

[clawrence 4]

Nope. I questioned them as well. From what I understood lap band and RNY were the only approved. They are writing it all out. All I know as of right now tri care has approved 6 visits with the surgeon and coordinator. He is also doing my EGD this week. Which may change what surgery he feels I need anyway.