I am a child (19 years old) still covered by my active duty father's insurance (UHC Military West/Tri-care West) and I am covered to do the RNY surgery, but I absolutely have my heart set on the sleeve. I keep running into rumors and old posts about possible coverage, the latest of which is that it will be covered by January 10 of 2014, but I can't find anything supporting that rumor. Is there a way I can get it with my civilian doctor? (I also have my heart set on him, I will not go to another center to have it done). Is there a way I can get them to cover my specific case if there isn't a possibility for it to be approved anytime soon?

Does anyone know (I am in Alaska with Tricare) if they will pay to have the band removed and the sleeve done? I had my initial surgery off base because at the time on base didn't do the surgery Any info is appreciated

Update on me: I found that San Diego (The Naval Medical Hospital/Balboa hospital) will do the VSG and I am close to being in phase two when I can schedule my surgery. I'm so excited! They're even accommodating for me having a long drive to make and are allowing me to fax in a lot of my test results.

Thank you for letting us know they're doing the VSG at Naval Hospital Balboa. Any insight you could provide on the screening process would be much appreciated. Did Naval Hospital Balboa use TRICARE's conditions (http://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/SeeWhatsCovered/BariatricSurgery.aspx) or some other screening process? Thank you

Does anyone know (I am in Alaska with Tricare) if they will pay to have the band removed and the sleeve done? I had my initial surgery off base because at the time on base didn't do the surgery Any info is appreciated

@@talkalot1981 Are you at JBER or up in Fairbanks? They might. Dr. Clark has a seminar semi-monthly to talk about the procedures that he does. You'd be able to find out there! Dr. Clark is really awesome, and super nice. Very easy to talk to. Plus, if he approves it, it will be covered, since he's doing everything in house in the hospital. There's no jumping through hoops or anything. Hope that helps!! If you need any other info, feel free to message me! - Carolyn