[Equipment] New prescription for mask change?

[ChuckInNJ]

Hi,

I'm one month into my CPAP journey. I was written a prescription for equipment and sent it without any input. Things are going well, but I'd like to experiment with another mask. I bought one on Amazon, since the price was reasonable (about $50). If it turns out I like it better, do I need another prescription with the specific mask info to get it from my DME (Apria)?

Thanks.

-Chuck

[Gideon]

typically no. just tell them you want this new mask

[SarcasticDave94]

I've used Apria in the past. No script changes necessary. Just tell them which mask model you're using and they'll send cushions and such for that one instead.

[Hydrangea]

When it's time for more supplies, they should contact you. (My current DME contacts me monthly; my previous DME shipped every 3 months.) Just let them know that you've switched to xyz mask, and which size.

[clownbell]

To OP - Perhaps it makes a difference who your health care provider is.

I am a Kaiser patient. I have been told that Kaiser is its own DME and Apria is basically a warehouse that fulfills orders given by Kaiser. Kaiser has specifically told me that Apria will only deliver the specific mask (including cushion size) prescribed by Kaiser. So if I want to try something different, I must contact Kaiser first and get them to change my "mask of record." Frustrating, but there it is.

None of this may apply if you are not a Kaiser patient. Just in case you are, the above info may help.

[Big Guy]

I can and do change back & forth between masks every now & then. I just tell my DME supplier and they oblige me. 

My DME is Rotech.