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'''Dealing with Insurance and Medicare''' for sleep apnea patients can be frustrating. Changes is procedures and rules occur often; therefore the information on this page may not be completely up-to-date.
== Coverage under Insurance and Medicare ==
Most health care insurance and Medicare programs cover the cost of CPAP. This includes normal CPAP replacement supplies. Common replacement schedules are:
*'''Disposable filters''': 2 new filters every month
*'''Non-disposable filters''': Every 6 months
*'''Full face mask/cushion''': Every 3 months
*'''Nasal mask/cushion''': Every 3 months
*'''Pillow system/cushion''': Every 3 months
*'''Headgear''': Every 6 months
*'''Tubing''': Every 3 months
*'''Chin strap''': Every 6 months
*'''Humidifier chamber''': Every 6 months
*'''CPAP Mask''': 90 days
*'''CPAP Headgear''': 180 days
*'''CPAP Tubing''': 30 days
*'''Disposable Filter''': 30 days
*'''CPAP Chinstrap''': 180 days
*'''Full Face Mask''': 90 days
*'''Full Face Cushion''': 30 days
*'''Nasal Cushion''': 30 days
*'''Replacement Pillow''': 30 days
*'''Non-disposable Filters''': 180 days
*'''Oral Interface''': 90 days
*'''CPAP Machine''': varies (average lifespan of a CPAP is approximately five years)
== Tips ==
Donate to Apnea Board
