does tricare pay for bariatric surgery?

Answer 1

I think it would depend... do you need it to save your life have you tried everything else... or do you just want the "quick" way. Best way to find out... take your tricare card flip it over there is an 800 number on the back you can just ask someone. I would also think it would have to do with what kind of coverage you have. Military and thier families have one set of coverage... civilans have varying degrees depending on what they pay for. So do some asking... If your In the military you can go to the Tricare office on base and ask them too... usually in the same building as the hospital or the base clinic :D

Answer 2

Gastric Bypass Surgery/gastrectomy/lapband (all types of weight loss /bariatric surgery) is very cheap and safe in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges obesity surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.

I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as obesity surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your obesity surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

My cousin got her obesity surgery in India through the forerunners healthcare .SHe is more than very happy with the results.She has lost 65lbs in 5 months.She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.hope this helps

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http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com