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by Cliff » Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:41 pm
Many online sites sell the white fine filters for as little as 6 ea for $13.00. The best tubing on the market, which I consider to be the Respironics Performance tubing, can be had for as little as $10.00 each (other brands even cheaper).
I have found it much less stressful (and time consuming), to simply stock up on these things myself, rather than devote the time and energy to dealing with the local DME, who by corporate policy, will bill my insurance company at the Medicare reimbursement rate.
When it comes to what you perceive as being your "entitlement", be careful what you ask for, as you might just get it! Many times, based on whatever percentage your insurance company covers (mine used to be 100%, is now 80%, and I hear some are 50% or less), you end up owing more for your supplies than if you had simply purchased them yourself online.
Whenever I start thinking about the whole DME/Insurance thing, rather than get upset over what I think is fair or right, I start thinking about those who do not have any insurance at all, and the stress they must be under.
Then I place the order for whatever I need online, and go spend time with my kids.....
Cliff
