TRICARE Policy Manual 6010.60-M, April 1, 2015 Other Services Chapter 8 Section 7.3 Liquid Protein Diets Issue Date: January 23, 1984 Authority: 32 CFR 199.4(e)(15) and (g)(28) Revision: C-8, August 28, 2017 1.0 DESCRIPTIONProtein sparing fast diets using predigested protein. 2.0 POLICYNonsurgical treatment of obesity, morbid obesity, dietary control or weight control may not be cost-shared. Charges associated with liquid protein diets may not be cost-shared. This includes the cost of predigested protein, physician’s visits and testing performed in conjunction with the diet. 3.0 POLICY CONSIDERATIONSTreatment of complications as a result of the diet are subject to the regulatory provisions on complications from noncovered treatment. - END -