Just wondering if anyone has been approved recently. I was told by my surgeon's office that Medicare is now on board and covering lap-band, so Tricare will also. I will find out soon since all my stuff was sent in last week.

Ok, so after talking to my insurance person at the surgeons office....she has contacted tricare and the code that is in there was incorrectly put in there and there are indeed not paying for the band. Please if anyone else gets any other answer please please please let us know.I am going to go sulk now......:faint:

I am a military dep. of an active duty husband. I have Tricare Prime and also since I am considered disabled I also have medicare part A, when you have part A you automatically also have Tricare for Life. It took some doing by my Doc but as soon as Medicare jumped on the bandwagon to approve Lapband, my area (TX) also did and I was immediately approved. I've been to my first appointment, seen the psychologist and have Pre-op on June 7th and surgery will be a week later. Let's not mention I have a super case worker at Wilford Hall, her name is Michelle and she is unbeliveable.

GOOD LUCK with Tricare it can be frustrating.

Oh, I forgot to mention, I am 35yo, 300lbs and have sleep apnea, diabetes, hypertension, joint issues and mild depression.