ambernoel 79 Posted October 2, 2016 We have prime but I got a referral from my PCM at the naval hospital ( my husbands usmc) so I'm going to a hospital in charleston sc - I did have to pay for my nutrition visit tho Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smdnght28 69 Posted October 2, 2016 I have Tricare standard I'm in the beginning process now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FaithInMe 7 Posted October 2, 2016 I am Tricare Prime (retired) and have completed the three weigh ins, scheduled for an appointment with a nutritionist next week, an endoscopy in two weeks, and a psych appt in 3 weeks. Hopefully surgery will be approved for November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthiermr 5 Posted October 2, 2016 I has sleeve gastric to my 9/21/16. Did my requirements, insurance approved quickly. Sent from my SM-T550 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthiermr 5 Posted October 2, 2016 Forgot to mention. I have Tricare Prime (South) Sent from my SM-T550 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exquum3 4 Posted October 2, 2016 I had gastric sleeve done on 8/11 I have tricare prime (north) and it wasn't that difficult. Went to my pcm he did the referral that was on May and I got sleeve August so it wasn't that long of a process. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ambernoel 79 Posted October 2, 2016 I'm tricare prime south as well so that's exciting to see you got approval quickly Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FaithInMe 7 Posted October 2, 2016 Exquum3, did you pay out of pocket for the NUT appointment? Was your surgery off base? I am Tricare Prime South and everything is off base here. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ambernoel 79 Posted October 3, 2016 All my stuff is off base here - I'm driving two hours to charleston sc to get my surgery - I paid 50 for my first nutrition appointment and am paying 25 for ea h additional Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armygalbonnie 643 Posted October 3, 2016 How fast did it approve for Tricare Prime South. I finish everything needed this Friday. I'm anticipating a November surgery date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
100lbs2g0 14 Posted October 3, 2016 How fast did it approve for Tricare Prime South. I finish everything needed this Friday. I'm anticipating a November surgery date. only took 2 days for Tricare to approve my package. I had surgery 2 weeks later! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laGata15 41 Posted October 4, 2016 I work for Tricare approving the referrals, and it's a relatively fast process for members once all the paperwork is submitted and our medical team reviews it, it takes about 2days to approve.. goodluck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armygalbonnie 643 Posted October 4, 2016 That's awesome news!!! Thank you for sharing this info with me. I'm getting so close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smdnght28 69 Posted October 4, 2016 Does anyone have tricare standard? Right now things seem to be going ok but I go off base for everything and have to find doctors through their provider directory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FaithInMe 7 Posted October 4, 2016 Thank you, laGata15. I am completing my requirements this month in hopes of an early Nov surgery date. I work two full time jobs so it's challenging arranging to take off. You've eased my mind considerably! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites