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by GreyEagle1
Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Medicare rule for CPAP supplies
Replies: 35
Views: 5613

Re: New Medicare rule for CPAP supplies

I posted where to find the information on my previous post. Obviousley this person is too lazy to look for himself. I don't need this kind of forum, so good luck and adios!
by GreyEagle1
Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Medicare rule for CPAP supplies
Replies: 35
Views: 5613

Re: New Medicare rule for CPAP supplies

As I read through the comments one thing comes to mind...Whether Medicare pays for it or not, in most cases you have paid for these benefits all your working life. And under the new standards for insurance coverage in the US if you are over 65 you will probably have to deal with Medicare as your pri...
by GreyEagle1
Tue Feb 04, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Medicare rule for CPAP supplies
Replies: 35
Views: 5613

Re: New Medicare rule for CPAP supplies

This applies to those going on Medicare.
by GreyEagle1
Tue Feb 04, 2014 9:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Medicare rule for CPAP supplies
Replies: 35
Views: 5613

New Medicare rule for CPAP supplies

As of January 1st, 2014 any CPAP user who is turning 65, and on Medicare will have some Hoops to jump through to get replacement CPAP supplies. Even if you have been using a CPAP for several years prior to now, the following must be on file with your supplier in order to be able to purchase supplies...
by GreyEagle1
Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Speed drying for Cpap Hose?
Replies: 48
Views: 27809

Re: Speed drying for Cpap Hose?

I simply take the hose outside and take hold of one end and swing it in a circle for a few seconds...also try leaving it hang in a verticle position in the sun, or a sunny window during the day. It works for me!
by GreyEagle1
Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Brand new newbie, rough first night....
Replies: 14
Views: 2552

Re: Brand new newbie, rough first night....

I know it is a difficult journey, but is worth the effort in the end. I switched from a mask to nasal pillows the first week, and have been using them for about two years. Several things changed then... air leaks were a thing of the past, the tossing and turning stopped at night, and the exhaust air...