New here and need help!(Tricare)

[tt1 0]

Hi! My name is Tanya and I have Tricare. I was wondering if anyone knew if I would be approved. I am 5'3 and weigh 242. I had spinal fusion surgery 2 yrs and have arthritis in my lower back.

Does anyone know if it sounds like I qualify. I am really nervous because I want this soooo bad. I got my referral from my pcm today but she didn't think I would qualify.

Help please. Thank you!

[Mimilou2004 13]

There are several Tricare Threads including one with Tricare standards. I was 5'0 and 211 and had arthritis and hypertension and qualified. You are going to be close if you don't quite make it. Good luck.

Mimi

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

That's la BMI of 43, which should be well over the threshold for coverage even without comorbidities.

[jenn79co 13]

HA my PCM also said he did not think I would qualify! I was approved through tricare yesterday! I met the 200% requirement and I had no co's. Your hieght and weight and co's should get you approved. But good luck!

[sherryact2 0]

I dont think you will have any problems getting approved. With me I found the best help was my primary pushing the issue. It took 2 weeks for approval when the ducks were all in a row. I had met the catastrophic cap so everything is covered 100%. Surgery is 9/23 . I am on the pre op now !God bless.