How does initial compliance determine whether insurance pays for CPAP therapy?
This may be best accomplished by contacting your health insurance provider and speaking about your benefits.
In most cases, CPAP therapy is covered under the durable medical equipment (DME) provision of insurance.
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This coverage also pays for everything from wheelchairs to hospital beds to oxygen concentrators.
The level of coverage depends on your specific insurance policy.
Therefore, most insurers first give you a three-month trial to test out the machine.
Check with your individual provider to find out their particular coverage benefits.
Do everything you’re free to to meet your use requirements early in the treatment.
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