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Tricare stopped covering LapBand in 2004 due to "effectiviness" and longterm result concerns. I can't see them changing their policy anytime soon. But wouldn't it be great if they did! I'll keep my fingers crossed. I still plan to submit a plea for coverage.

I haven't submitted the request. However it is an exclusion under my current Tricare Insurance policy. They stopped covering the procedure in 2004 and it doesn’t look like anyone else in the forum has had any luck with Tricare. So ironic that I could have Gastric Bypass without a problem but not the LapBand. Please let me know if you have any recommendations of insurances that have been easier than others to work with. I'm just starting the research process. I'll post what I find out. Thanks!!!

:help: I currently have Tricare Prime but have the option of picking up a different insurance through my work as a Massachusetts State Employee. Are there any insurance companies you would recommend? Thanks!

I currently have Tricare Prime but have the option of picking up additional insurance in June through my job as a Massachusetts State Employee . What are the easiest Health Plans to work with for coverage or ones that I should absolutely avoid? Thanks, G