CPAP machine

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Sleeper7
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CPAP machine

Post by Sleeper7 » Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:15 am

Hi Everyone

I just join, a newbie
Can someone tell me if there are medical stores online that sell CPAP machines and will take my health insurance?

library lady
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Re: CPAP machine

Post by library lady » Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:48 pm

You could try this one: http://cornermedical.com/

These are brick and mortar stores; the Minnesota stores are listed on this page but they may have stores in other parts of the country... it looks like they might sell online, and they do take insurance. You could call them and find out. I have been in their Rochester store, but they are not the DME that I use. I did go in to buy liners once when my DME was closed and I needed some. I purchased my walker from them when I needed one after my knee replacement.

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Julie
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Re: CPAP machine

Post by Julie » Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:59 pm

Cpap.com is as good an online dealer as there is - give them a call.

Sleeper7
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Re: CPAP machine

Post by Sleeper7 » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:11 pm

Thank you very much for attempting to assist me but unfortunately they do not take out of state insurance.

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LSAT
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Re: CPAP machine

Post by LSAT » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:22 pm

Julie wrote:Cpap.com is as good an online dealer as there is - give them a call.
Julie...He is looking for an on line DME that will take his insurance

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bwexler
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Re: CPAP machine

Post by bwexler » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:30 pm

Most insurance companies will provide you with a list of DMEs they will pay. A few will allow you to pay and reimburse you. You need to ask your insurance what they will allow.
With their list in hand you can start your search for your best solution.
My insurance will only pay one DME (short list) Apria.

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Re: CPAP machine

Post by Janknitz » Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:04 pm

Don't start with the DME, start with your insurance company. ASK if they cover any online DME's, and which ones if they do.

IF a DME tells you they take your insurance, be sure to confirm it with your insurance company to make sure they take your plan. NEVER trust information from the DME unless you've verified it yourself!
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