So I was already denied the first time by tricare and the surgeons office found out their main concern is me getting pregnant in a year or so. They require me to go on birth controll and I am in the process of getting back on it. I have tricare prime and my question is do they usually denie people twice?We are working through the appealing process,and I am so scared of getting denied again, I really do need this surgery. :biggrin:

So I was already denied the first time by tricare and the surgeons office found out their main concern is me getting pregnant in a year or so. They require me to go on birth controll and I am in the process of getting back on it. I have tricare prime and my question is do they usually denie people twice?We are working through the appealing process,and I am so scared of getting denied again, I really do need this surgery. :biggrin:

why are they concerned about you gettin pregnant? Is that one of the reasons y u were denied or is that seperate?

I've never heard of that as being an insurance requirement...usually if you have a BMI of 35 and 2 comorbs (or 40 and 1, or are 200% overweight...)

you get the surgery. Did YOU ask tricare why you were denied? I know my doc is adamant about no pregnancy for at least a year post op or he won't do the band. Is it your doc who is worried?

Yes my mom also spoke to tricare and they that's what they said, personally I think ti's because of how irresponsable alot of teenagers are but I don't know. But I meet all the requirements, so hopefully when we resumit everything I'll be approved.

Good grief! Good luck, ok? It is important to not get pregnant early on, but many people want to lose for just that reason. I wouldn't think ins. could get THAT personal. I hope they approve it!