AlaskaGirl77 0 Posted August 27, 2009 I'm prime and didn't have to pay anything..and we are in Alaska,so a lot of the tests i needed i had to go into town to get... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smittledoggies 0 Posted August 28, 2009 I'm tricare prime. Approved within a week. My surgery date is Sept 16...so i'm getting nervy :w00t:...I got the referral to see the surgeon from my pcm end of july...so process has gone very quickly for me...I did have to pay out of pocket for a few things...the surgeon i was referred to has a diet and psych that does not bill insurance, so those appts were 200 ea, and the surgeon would not let me see anyone on base for those. The only other thing I'm spending money on are Meal Replacements and stuff like that. wish me luck...ive never had surgery and if they made a stronger word for terrified, i'd use it...:w00t: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaciqltz 0 Posted August 28, 2009 SOunds like the dr. I dumped last year...felt like I was part of an infomercial everytime I went there....see OUR Physch, see OUR lab, see OUR physical therapist, and BUY OUR meals and shakes....NO thanks....then to boot the Dr. could have used his own surgery..... Thankful I found the new guy and will be having surgery someplace I feel more at ease next week. I have 15 major surgeries in my life...so that does not worry me as much as dealing with my insulin issues! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moneypenny 0 Posted August 29, 2009 Hi! I was banded on Aug 25th as well. Just recovering - can see where liquids will grow old within 3 weeks. But I'm thrilled I had it done! Tricare has covered everything so far except $50 for the nutritionist. All in all, I can NOT complain about that. Looking forward to the rest of the journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
audreysmommy 0 Posted August 29, 2009 I'm tricare prime. I was approved in one month, and surgery scheduled quickly. I have to pay $280 for the surgery itself and $12 per adjustment visit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaciqltz 0 Posted September 1, 2009 was wondering if any of you Tricare Prime patients have had a fill yet and if so, what did it cost you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carolynfletcher 0 Posted October 3, 2009 was wondering if any of you Tricare Prime patients have had a fill yet and if so, what did it cost you? I have had 3 fills so far and it cost $12, I have the fills done by xray or whatever they call it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chatty826 4 Posted October 4, 2009 I am Triwest and I just got approval last week. They did it same day! I have surgery Oct 29th. So far no expense but I still have a few tests to do. I have done consults and egd so far and those were covered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mellygirl 0 Posted October 5, 2009 I also have Tricare Prime and got my approval back in 2 days. My copay for a visit/fill is $12 after the first 90 days post-op. Feel free to ask me any questions you have. I'm 9 months out and haven't had the first issue with Tricare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites