Thanks for the info everyone!

I cancelled my appointment for tomorrow so I can speak with the Doctor's office on Monday.

I would confirm with them that they do have or can order that machine for you. And, if they have to order it, I would NOT go in until they call you to verify that it is in. Even at that point, I would make them confirm to you on the telephone that it is exactly what you want. I just called the DME ...

So this was me --> http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=92311&p=851133#p851133 I'm finally upon the day that I go to the DME to pick out/up my machine. I know what I want (S9 AutoSet™ w/Humidifier) now I'll just have to see if they give it to me. (They tried to give me an escape over the phon...

There is an up side and down side to the perpetual rental with your insurance...the down side is that maintenance fee and the new deductible fees after Jan 1....the upside is ease in getting a newer model machine if they ever come out...at least this is what DrowsyDancer told me that she found out....

Thank you all for the advice so far. Yes I did call the insurance company to verify what she said. They have changed to a "rent-to-own" system with the patient paying the contracted amount per month for the machine if the deductible hasn't been met. So I would end up paying nothing now, but the 63.2...

Hi everyone, I could really use some help with this situation. Diagnosed 2008, DME gave me a ResMed S8 Compact. I had Blue Cross Blue Shield, best insurance of my life, never really paid attention. They bought it, so I own it free and clear. After reading this board for awhile, I've decided that I'd...