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by SheitlQueen
Sat Dec 28, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Good bye DME!!
Replies: 25
Views: 4705

Re: Good bye DME!!

I was told that when I get on Medicare, Medicare also "requires" proof of compliance before they pay. Does Medicare really peek at your My Air results? for that matter, does Humana do the same? If what I was told is true, what do users of Dreamstation & other machines do for compliance proof? I am ...
by SheitlQueen
Sat Dec 28, 2019 2:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First time cruiser - first time with CPAP to fly...thoughts?
Replies: 10
Views: 1320

Re: First time cruiser - first time with CPAP to fly...thoughts?

Take it with you. Not only to keep you from snoring, but to keep yourself healthy and to prevent fatigue. DO NOT put it in your checked luggage. My brother in law did that, and of course his luggage got lost. He snored so loudly my sister had to sleep in my room with me. Also the machine can get sto...
by SheitlQueen
Sat Dec 28, 2019 2:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cure for apnea
Replies: 13
Views: 1320

Re: Cure for apnea

Great! I'm glad you lost weight and have gotten good benefits from it. An AHI of 5 is mild, but I would probably still be using the bipap I have to get it as low as possible. Just started my own weight loss journey so hopefully I have the same great results you have gotten.
by SheitlQueen
Sat Dec 28, 2019 2:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Good bye DME!!
Replies: 25
Views: 4705

Re: Good bye DME!!

I just ordered a replacement heated hose, a new cushion, and two new filters from the DME. I don't know what Medicare actually covers, but the invoice that came with the equipment came to $184.94. I looked on Amazon and saw I could purchase the exact same items for $83. I use the DME because Medicar...