Free Resmed Nano mask test from DME?

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DJL
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Free Resmed Nano mask test from DME?

Post by DJL » Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:27 pm

My DME said that I could try the Nano for a week free of charge, is this normal?

Second question, I am on Medicare and so my APAP S9 is on rental (been using it for 3 months at 6.5 hours per night), but the paper work said it is rented for 13 months. Is this period ever reduced if the patient is using it on a regular basis?

Dave

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Janknitz
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Re: Free Resmed Nano mask test from DME?

Post by Janknitz » Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:55 am

Yes. DMEs have free samples just for this purpose. You have a good DME actually using the samples as intended rather than selling them out the back door.

No. 13 month rent to own (called a "capped rental") is required by Medicare. No options to shorten it.
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