tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post5371791976899187434..comments2024-03-11T23:40:03.051-07:00Comments on steph's jaw surgery blog: update part deuxstephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593644503311170383noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-49065814884796328502009-04-13T12:14:00.000-07:002009-04-13T12:14:00.000-07:00Although we have different insurance issues, I kno...Although we have different insurance issues, I know how you feel. It took me 4 years and three surgeons before mine was approved. My current OS had to call the Dr. who disapproved my insurance and explained the necessity of the procedures. In spite of the approval, I had to put in $10K deposit.<BR/><BR/>I am sure you'll get it. It's just a matter of time. Good luck.Reuelhttp://joesnewjaw.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-1811788339581172902009-04-13T06:53:00.000-07:002009-04-13T06:53:00.000-07:00Holy &$%& ... what a mess! I really hope t...Holy &$%& ... what a mess! I really hope that you can get it done through the military.<BR/><BR/>Canada is still expensive if you have to pay for it yourself, and you have to live in the province for 6 months before they cover you. <BR/><BR/>Though ... my friend had to spend the night in the emergency room when we first arrived there, and they took her in and sent her a bill for something like $300 later, which I realize now is super cheap.<BR/><BR/>Thailand is meant to be great for general medical and dental. Inexpensive and high quality. Google "thailand medical tourism".<BR/><BR/>I really hope the military just takes care of it for you and that all of this is over soon. Hang in there!laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719908435212790015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-16225259176262695702009-04-13T05:41:00.000-07:002009-04-13T05:41:00.000-07:00steph i know all about the military and their heal...steph i know all about the military and their healthcare system. All I know is military. I have never lived off base in my life. My dad was military, and now I am. If your husband is active duty you will not have to pay for your surgery. AT ALL! In fact....while your husband is in his training you should be under tricare....<BR/>Anywho, your hospital stay, anesthesia, all that is free. I am getting my surgery done through the Navy. <BR/>But like I said I am pretty sure that your hubby is acive duty now. If you want to get a head start you can all your local army bases dental clinic (sometimes Oral surgery is at the clinic/hospital) and see if they have an oral surgeon that does orthognathic surgery. if the army does not have one, then they will call you in to have an eval and send you out to another branch to get it done. either way you are covered, and you will get your surgery....and you should still get it this year. call this number:1.888.874.9378 <BR/>they should be able to tell you if you are currently covered. this is the tricare west number. good luck, and if you have any questions you can email me. i'll figure out how to send you my email without making the message public.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com