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Tricare is about to start approving the sleeve, and my revision from band to sleeve was covered 100% by Tricare.

Our MTF/Hospital here is doing sleeves all the time and they are covered by Tricare as long as you meet the eligibility requirements. BMI, co-morbidities, and so forth. There are several MTF/Military Hospitals across the nation that are performing the sleeve and they are being approved and covered.

Don't give up ! ! !

Thanks! I'm Tricare Prime South. I have my consultation with the Nurse Practitioner and Dietitian on 9/8. I will ask them about the appeal. Tricare referred me to this sugery center instead of the Military Hospital, so I am assuming ours doesn't do the surgery. I pray that they will approve the sleeve.

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I have tricare west prime. My surgery is being done at a military facility. Are you eligible for tricare prime? Where is the closest military facility to you? What is your status? (active, retired) Sorry so many questions. I believe we can work around this and get you the sleeve!!! Lots of us Military girls around.

Oh and which region tricare do you have?

Thank you so much, you have given me hope! I have Tricare Prime (South) and my husband is active duty. Tricare referred me to another facility other than the Military Hospital near us, so I am assuming they don't perform the surgery.

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