Thank you everyone who has been so helpful in my thread about CPAP vs. APAP. As I said there, I decided to go with the CPAP, since my insurance won't cover APAP without a failed trial of CPAP, and with my low pressure (6, according to the doctor, 10 to get 0 AHI) it didn't seem worth the battle. The DME will be bringing me a RemStar Pro M series CPAP next Thursday (w/ heated humidifier and smart card). They said my insurance covers $1500/year durable medical equip, and so I would own the machine. I'm now wondering, would it be better to rent? If I find that I really need/qualify for the Auto, would I be in a better position to get one if I'm only renting the CPAP, or does it not matter, if the doctor says it's a matter of need?
Should I buy or rent my machine? (CPAP)
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Should I buy or rent my machine? (CPAP)
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| Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
| Mask: AirFit™ P10 For Her Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
| Additional Comments: Pressure set to min: 6, max: 12 |
I have BCBS and it will only rent. For 10 months and then it is yours. During this time I switched to auto and the 10 months didn't start over. Just 10 months and the machine was mine. Don't know if some insurance will give you a choice. Bill My Insurance checked mine for me and found that I was not allowed to buy.
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Josie
That is a really tough question.
One of the things you need to consider is how much the rental will cost and does it get applied to the purchase price if you want to purchase later (assuming you can) and is the purchase price at a later date the same as purchase up front?
I tend to agree that at your pressure (6) there is little to be gained from APAP unless your pressure needs suddenly rise. Even then you can look at data and adjust the machine.
Can't really set the machine to start lower for comfort or you wouldn't be able to breath. So you would be setting an APAP at about 6 - 8 in my opinion. Probably wouldn't vary much from 6.
So unless you expect things to change (how do we ever anticipate that) I would think you will not really get much from an APAP in the near future.
Usually when items are rented (cars, furniture, etc) they end up costing more than an upfront cash purchase. Makes sense since the holder of the machine doesn't have your money. He has to put up the price to buy the machine so you are paying cost of the machine plus interest in effect.
One of the things you need to consider is how much the rental will cost and does it get applied to the purchase price if you want to purchase later (assuming you can) and is the purchase price at a later date the same as purchase up front?
I tend to agree that at your pressure (6) there is little to be gained from APAP unless your pressure needs suddenly rise. Even then you can look at data and adjust the machine.
Can't really set the machine to start lower for comfort or you wouldn't be able to breath. So you would be setting an APAP at about 6 - 8 in my opinion. Probably wouldn't vary much from 6.
So unless you expect things to change (how do we ever anticipate that) I would think you will not really get much from an APAP in the near future.
Usually when items are rented (cars, furniture, etc) they end up costing more than an upfront cash purchase. Makes sense since the holder of the machine doesn't have your money. He has to put up the price to buy the machine so you are paying cost of the machine plus interest in effect.
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