Chinstrap and insurance

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Chinstrap and insurance

Post by Cardsfan » Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:58 am

Do any of you get your chinstrap covered through insurance? How often do they replace them? Is the chinstrap that Lincare supplies a decent one? I see it is a code of A7036 when I googled it. thanks.

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Re: Chinstrap and insurance

Post by babydinosnoreless » Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:48 am

I don't use a chin strap but is on the list my insurance says it coveres. 1 every 6 months. (Blue cross/shield )

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Re: Chinstrap and insurance

Post by chunkyfrog » Thu Mar 21, 2019 10:27 am

Check with YOUR insurance--all insurance plans are different.

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Re: Chinstrap and insurance

Post by Cardsfan » Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:03 pm

Hey froggy- I checked with Lincare on how often I could get pillows. The first time I asked in Jan., the rep from Lincare said "your insurance covers new pillows 1 per month'. In Feb. when I asked Lincare the same thing, the rep. said "your insurance covers 2 pillows per month:. When I asked the Insurance co, they say ask Lincare. Vicious circle of misinformation.

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Re: Chinstrap and insurance

Post by chunkyfrog » Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:02 pm

Always take names.
Then you can rat out the liars.

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Re: Chinstrap and insurance

Post by babydinosnoreless » Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:51 pm

Cardsfan wrote:
Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:03 pm
Hey froggy- I checked with Lincare on how often I could get pillows. The first time I asked in Jan., the rep from Lincare said "your insurance covers new pillows 1 per month'. In Feb. when I asked Lincare the same thing, the rep. said "your insurance covers 2 pillows per month:. When I asked the Insurance co, they say ask Lincare. Vicious circle of misinformation.
I asked for a printed list. Got sick and tired of being told different things.

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Re: Chinstrap and insurance

Post by metsfan302 » Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:17 am

Card's.... I have a nice Chin Strap that I acquired along the way, Its a Philips Respironics and its still sealed in its package from the factory if you use them I'll send it to you if you would like it. Its not doing anyone any good in my Cpap Parts Drawer

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Re: Chinstrap and insurance

Post by Cardsfan » Fri Mar 22, 2019 7:50 am

Thanks metsfan- I sent you PM

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