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Originally Posted by Caymus
My current CPAP Machine is displaying a message that it should be replaced. I obtained it years ago while I was on private health insurance.
I remember that the buying experience was somewhat of a nuisance. The "Sleep Doctor" seemed mainly interested in selling supplies and I was required to have numerous office visits until it was fully paid. During the visits they would just read the sleep results to me that I could see on the Airsense App. Plus, if I didn't log the required sleep hours, I would be required to pay their full price.
I notice that I can buy a unit online for probably much less than my deductible was at the time. I also notice I can pay for a "prescription".
Does anybody have experience with obtaining one on Medicare and is it worth the hassle compared to a direct purchase?
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oes Medicare Part B pay for a sleep apnea machine?
Yes. Original Medicare Part B (medical insurance), which pays for durable medical equipment (DME), helps cover some of the costs of sleep apnea machines if: Your doctor diagnoses you with OSA after a sleep study. Your doctor and device provider participate in the Medicare program.Jun 1, 2023