The respiratory therapists at Apria insist I need to go clean-shaven for masks like that to work. They are correct. if someone could tell me with 90% certainty that shaving my beard (I have had a beard all of my adult life, and am really ...

... mouth portion of the mask. I have my beard trimmed down pretty tight, although it's not completely bare to my face. The respiratory therapists at Apria insist I need to go clean-shaven for masks like that to work. But I'm skeptical that even doing that is going to solve the problem. I think my ...

The first rule with Apria or most other DMEs is NEVER GIVE THEM A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD!!!! I have them bill me, then have my bank mail them a check. That way they have no access to any of my personal accounts. I recommend keeping one ...

... my doctor had organized it all but forgot to include me in the loop. Oh well, it's all good, I'm responding very well to the treatment but it is Apria and yes they have been a mixed bag. Some of the counselors have been very helpful but they signed me up for automatic resupply without me authorizing ...

... I live in Delray and there is a Delray office that's fine, despite with some people say about Patrick. I do like him and the staff. But the guy at apria was also nice but he was 45 minutes away and Bill Ray is 5 minutes away. So anyway after beating around the bush, The PA in my ENT / sleep apnea ...

have a home sleep study with an AHI 4%.
The local CPAP suppliers all have bad reviews.
2 have been investigated for Medicare fraud. Apria and Adept. Both giant squid corporations.
Waiting for call backs from 2 others.
Is there a reliable national option that I can try?

LSAT wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 19, 2025 6:56 am

Make sure they accept Medicare and whatever suppliment you have

I did ask, and they do!

I am wanting to switch and am considering HME which is smaller and only serves my area of the state. Is HME the name of a company? HME supplier is often used as an abbreviation for all home medical equipment suppliers. Yes, HME is a company. I have seen people on this site who live in my area, so O...

... doctor, ask the respiratory tech about a good supplier. If the tech is good, she will know which suppliers her patients have good experience with. Apria has issues at many locations. I used them years ago, and they did some exceptionally good things for me. But that was years ago and one office/one ...

Make sure they accept Medicare and whatever suppliment you have

Finally, I have finished my required year with Apria (was so unhappy to find the clock re-started when I went on Medicare). I am wanting to switch and am considering HME which is smaller and only serves my area of the state. Anyone have an opinion? ...

... about somebody hacking into my CPAP data. Should I be? I can't believe scammers hacking into people's CPAP compliance data is a big problem. The Apria account maybe, it's got payment info, but not the React Health app. Or if they really want you to change the password, just throw up a message ...

I guess I have to call Apria on the phone? Unless their window is open, and you live next door. Generally, Apria is not helpful. You might try React Health's Customer Advocate Team - https://www.reacthealth.com/contact-us There are also ...

GrandmaA wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 03, 2025 7:15 am

I guess I have to call Apria on the phone?

Unless their window is open, and you live next door.

Generally, Apria is not helpful. You might try React Health's Customer Advocate Team - https://www.reacthealth.com/contact-us

There are also setup guides on YouTube.

... password but I got no link and now it says it doesn't recognize my "credentials". Anybody else having or had this problem? I guess I have to call Apria on the phone?