Apria and Resmed

[Lee Lee]

My DME is Lincare here in No. Virginia. I called to order a new mask, and guess what? They have dumped my insurance as of October 1, rather un-ceremoniously I might add.
I have been referred to Apria.
I called them and they said they only carry Respironics products. Is that true? Has anyone gotten Resmed products from Apria?
I need filters, and an Activa mask. I shouldn't have to pay out of pocket, but I might have to.
I am wondering if Apria is different in other parts of the country?

[Georgia Hosehead]

I've been using Apria for some 4.5 years. They've gotten me several Activa masks and charged them to Medicare. This is Apria in Athens, GA. But, I've had the best service from cpap.com, in that I purchased my APAP and necessary filters from them. Best of luck to you! Georgia Hosehead

[WildIris]

I use Apria in North Carolina and received my first Resmed CPAP machine (S7 elite), and Ultra Mirage mask from them in 2005.
The DME does still provide service for above equipment, sending the S7 back to Resmed for service this summer.

I did notice when in there offices that since Resmed's price increases my local DME does now have Respironics machines and products availiable also.

[snoregirl]

I initially used Apria in new york and they do indeed carry ResMed.

Probably just have a contract with others F and P they were pushing on me, and they make a higher profit selling you that.

[tbrown1]

I too get Resmed products from Apria. They have to order them as they don't keep them in stock.