RE: Want a new apap
Medicare will not pay for another machine for 5 years; unless, your doctor can document a reason why you need a different type of machine.
That typically requires a new sleep study and a darn good letter of medical necessity.
Your profile says Remstar auto -- are you not on an APAP now?
RE: Want a new apap
Your profile says Remstar Auto, so what machine have you been using for the last 13 months.
Medicare generally will not authorize a new machine within 5-years of the previous one, and/or the machine you have is broken, serviceable or no longer effective. Your better bet would be to be sure you have a copy of your prescription, and consider purchasing through one of the vendors on Amazon, one of the suppliers listed in the supplier list, or perhaps obtain a used machine through Craigslist as a backup.
Given that you are effectively treated with less than 1 AHI and were issued your machine just over a year ago, I don't think you have a snowball's chance in hell of getting Medicare to pay for one, but you can always buy one.
RE: Want a new apap
Hi robertl913,
WELCOME! to the forum.! Hang in there for more responses to your post and good luck to you as you continue your CPAP therapy.
trish6hundred
RE: Want a new apap
Hi robert913,
Your profile says you are already using an auto machine (set in Cpap mode at a straight pressure of 15).
Perhaps you don't realize you can switch to auto mode and set a pressure range?
And to echo others, Medicare is not going to pay for another machine at least for 5 years.
RE: Want a new apap
Medicare will not purchase another machine for at least 5 years and sometimes only then when proven your machine in non- repairable.
