How do I get my CPAP machine covered?

Obtaining a CPAP machine through your insurance company requires a lot more than a simple request. Most insurers require a prescription, a valid sleep study, and an initial compliance period (more on that later). You will also need to provide usage proof to receive replacement supplies.

What is APAP for sleep apnea?

An APAP is an automatic positive airway pressure machine. Like CPAP machines, APAP machines work by taking in air through a filter (often with heating and humidification), and then using a motor to push the air through a tube that is connected to a face mask.

How many years does a CPAP machine last?

Your CPAP machine should be replaced after approximately 5 years of use. The good news is, Medicare and most other insurers typically provide coverage for a new CPAP machine around the same time frame.

How much is a CPAP machine out of pocket?

According to retailer CPAP.com, the out-of-pocket cost for standard CPAP machines is between $600 and $1,000, averaging around $750. A travel CPAP machine generally costs between $600 and $900. That price covers just the machine body, though.

How often does a CPAP machine need to be serviced?

Filters – clean twice/month, replace every 6 months. Humidifier chamber – clean twice/month, replace every 6 months (and always use distilled water) Head strap and chin strap – replace every 3-6 months. 6-foot tubing (standard and heated tubing) – replace every month.

What is sleep apnea covered under?

Since CPAP is the most common form of sleep apnea therapy, it's generally covered by most insurance policies. CPAP is “considered to be durable medical equipment,” writes Dr. Helene A. Emsellem, director of the Center for Sleep and Wake Disorders.

Is APAP the same as CPAP?

What is APAP technology in comparison to CPAP? While CPAP delivers one continuous pressure level of air, APAP automatically adjusts to meet each specific person's breathing needs, which often change throughout the night as we move in and out of different stages of sleep.

Does APAP help you sleep?

Why Use APAP? Studies show that all types of positive airway pressure may work equally well to help you sleep normally. Standard CPAPs have a long track record and are the most widely used. They're also simpler and less expensive than the other machines.

Does an APAP machine stop snoring?

If you were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, then you may have been told that your CPAP or AutoPAP mask would eliminate snoring–and it's true, so long as your mask is working properly!

How do you sleep with an APAP machine?

Wearing the mask alone for some time during the day may help you get used to how it feels and make it easier to fall asleep at night. Machines with the ramp feature that slowly and gradually increase the air pressure to your prescribed pressure setting as you fall asleep may make you more comfortable at bedtime.

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