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ajwees41
Posts: 23 Threads: 6 Joined: Sep 2021
Machine: Resmed Airsense 11
09-10-2021, 01:04 AM
Help finding a Cpap supplier
I need to get a new Cpap machine mine is 5 years old. I have Medicare and Medicaid I used to have American Home Patient before Lincare bought them out when I needed supplies everything was fine, but now they will not replace the machine. Any ideas? In Omaha Nebraska
SarcasticDave94
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09-10-2021, 01:17 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-10-2021, 01:55 AM by SarcasticDave94.
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RE: Help finding a Cpap supplier
I think the big 3 national will be on the in-network list as they were for me when I was on original Medicare. I'm now on an Advantage plan.
Check Apria, Lincare, Rotech, but there's likely others so I'd call the customer service and see what they say.
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ajwees41
Posts: 23 Threads: 6 Joined: Sep 2021
Machine: Resmed Airsense 11
09-10-2021, 01:42 AM
RE: Help finding a Cpap supplier
Is CPAP still comsidered competitive bidding for Medicare? Or can O change supply companies?
OpalRose
Posts: 13,534 Threads: 74 Joined: Nov 2014
Machine: ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto
09-10-2021, 10:45 AM
RE: Help finding a Cpap supplier
What reason did they give you for not replacing the machine?
Also, did your doctor send an order/prescription for a machine replacement? I think you would have to start with your doctor.
OpalRose
Apnea Board Administrator www.apneaboard.com _______________________ OSCAR Chart Organization How to Attach Images and Files. OSCAR - The Guide Soft Cervical Collar Optimizing therapy OSCAR supported machines Mask Primer INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
Homerec130
Posts: 1,095 Threads: 33 Joined: Mar 2012
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09-10-2021, 10:52 AM
RE: Help finding a Cpap supplier
When I replaced my 6 yo System One I needed to have a new sleep study as the old one was over 5 yo. Once I had that, Medicare (standard) had no issues giving me a new machine.
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SarcasticDave94
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09-10-2021, 10:52 AM
RE: Help finding a Cpap supplier
Yes starting with doc makes sense.
Mask Primer
Positional Apnea Attach OSCAR, etc. INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
staceyburke
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09-10-2021, 10:56 AM
RE: Help finding a Cpap supplier
I went to the Dr and got a new RX WITH the name of the exact machine I wanted with a note dispense as prescribed. There was no questions asked - got my machine within days.
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ajwees41
Posts: 23 Threads: 6 Joined: Sep 2021
Machine: Resmed Airsense 11
09-10-2021, 11:22 AM
RE: Help finding a Cpap supplier
(09-10-2021, 10:45 AM)OpalRose Wrote: What reason did they give you for not replacing the machine? None because I have not heard from them since my doctor sent the new order in. But they always contacted me to reorder supplies.
SarcasticDave94
Posts: 15,560 Threads: 22 Joined: Mar 2017
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09-10-2021, 11:38 AM
RE: Help finding a Cpap supplier
My opinion is to give a follow-up call to check on progress. Check with your doc too and if it's not a big problem, ask for the script to include the name ResMed AutoSet. You may have a choice to make on another 10 series or the new 11.
Mask Primer
Positional Apnea Attach OSCAR, etc. INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
OpalRose
Posts: 13,534 Threads: 74 Joined: Nov 2014
Machine: ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto
09-10-2021, 11:38 AM
RE: Help finding a Cpap supplier
You need to follow up and ask if they received the doctors order.
Also check with your insurance to see if there is any reason they would deny a replacement for a 5 year old machine.
OpalRose
Apnea Board Administrator www.apneaboard.com _______________________ OSCAR Chart Organization How to Attach Images and Files. OSCAR - The Guide Soft Cervical Collar Optimizing therapy OSCAR supported machines Mask Primer INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
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