September 24, 2009
Falls Church, Va. - TRICARE beneficiaries whose weight poses a serious health risk have surgical alternatives available to them. For those who medically qualify, TRICARE covers gastric bypass, gastric stapling and gastroplasty procedures including vertical banded gastroplasty and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, commonly known as Lap-Band surgery.
To read the entire release visit: http://www.tricare.mil/pressroom/news.aspx?fid=554
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About TRICARE Management Activity and the Military Health System TRICARE Management Activity, the Defense Department activity that administers the health care plan for the uniformed services, retirees and their families, serves more than 9.4 million eligible beneficiaries worldwide in the Military Health System (MHS). The mission of the MHS is to enhance Department of Defense and national security by providing health support for the full range of military operations. The MHS provides quality medical care through a network of providers, military treatment facilities, medical clinics and dental clinics worldwide. For more about the MHS go to
www.health.mil.