Renee, was she a vet? That is where the problem starts to get iffy. Tricare was taken to court and a judge ruled in favor of the patient and ordered Tricare to pay. Jim is 100% service connected and that is one of the Va's criteria for getting the Ibot. We'll see. I am sure they will try the no first. They tried it with the standing machine but we got it anyway. Jim has medicare, Tricare and the va system. Maybe they can share the cost? If I have to drop and cry I will. lol