DME Troubles

[deesnider]

I called my insurance company, and i asked how often i can get a new machine, and i was told 1 per year under my plan. So i think that a extended warranty is not worth it. From everything ive read ResMed makes a high quality machine. Ill just stick with the 2 year no questions asked warranty.

Now i just have to wait for the DME i chose to work with to do a insurance check on me and i can get my machine hopefully early next week.

The DME did insist that i rent the machine for $15 a month for a minimum of 2 months, to make sure it works for me. Im assuming this is normal?? They will take the $30 and apply it to the price of the machine when i buy it so im not going to loose it.

[GumbyCT]

If that $15 is sposed to come from your pocket, ask your insurance about that practice too. Most times any extra payments are forbidden.

Sounds like the DME is looking for money from your insurance then an additional $15 from you?

[deesnider]

If that $15 is sposed to come from your pocket, ask your insurance about that practice too. Most times any extra payments are forbidden.

Sounds like the DME is looking for money from your insurance then an additional $15 from you?

With my insurance, I have to cover 20%. Ive meet the deductible with the sleep study this past Saturday. So the $15 really goes toward the 20%. But i also must say i have yet to meet with the DME to finalize all the fine print details.

[deesnider]

I got a call from my DME and i have an appointment set up for next friday to get my S8 Elite II. Ive also decided to get the H4i integrated humidifier. I plan to test drive a few masks before picking one. And I am told Everything i need out the door will cost me $1168 before the insurance kicks in. Thats a heck of a lot better then $3000+