Group Health & Apria?

[England]

I was wondering if anybody out there has Group Health insurance and got their cpap machine through Apria. I've actually been pretty satisfied with Group Health, but I've heard a lot of complaints about Apria. I'm supposed to get my apap for a 2 month trial that will turn into a purchase if it works. Does that mean I get no say in the particular apap machine, or do I just get what they give me?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

[DocWeezy]

Ahhh.....Group Health....you must be in the northwest/Puget Sound area?

I'm sorry that I have no experience with GH re apnea equipment, but my experience with Apria in the Seattle area has been less than satisfactory and I won't use them any more. However, they may work and respond quite differently when you go through GH.

Weezy

[Janknitz]

Is gh an HMO?? If so your HMO may[\I] dictate which machine you get, otherwise it is your voice IF you are willing to fight with Crapria.

Please be sure to read "what you need to know BEFORE you meet your DME. You'll be glad you did.

[England]

It looks like Group Health uses Apria exclusively. I was a little afraid, but I did read the tips you said about what you need to know beforehand. I got the same machine & mask as you did "Janknitz" and it seems to be a pretty good one. Hopefully they won't be a pain to deal with. But time will tell...

[Janknitz]

Getting an auto machine is good news--did you have to insist?

[TalonNYC]

It looks like Group Health uses Apria exclusively.

So does Cigna. I have to either go with Apria for a 10% copay, or else pay out of pocket and end up with a 30% copay after reimbursement. So, Apria it is for the mask and hose =(

[England]

Actually, I found out that Group Health only uses the PR Remstar machine. I got to pick my mask though. They had 4 available. I went for the Swift FX Nasal Pillow because it seems to be the one that people use alot and like.