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RN wrote:It is quite apparent that no one commenting on this blog.

it's also quite apparent that this isn't a blog.

RN wrote:It is quite apparent that no one commenting on this blog is a medical professional. Medicaid/medicare regulations state:

5.2.4 – Requirement of New Orders
A new order is required in the following situations:
• There is a change in the order for the accessory, supply, drug, etc.;
• On a regular basis (even if there is no change in the order) only if it is so specified in the documentation section of a particular medical policy;
• When an item is replaced; and
• When there is a change in the supplier.

RN is not "registered" and appears to be a Real Nut case, looking to make trouble, not a professional.

RN wrote:It is quite apparent that no one commenting on this blog is a medical professional. Medicaid/medicare regulations state:

5.2.4 – Requirement of New Orders
A new order is required in the following situations:
• There is a change in the order for the accessory, supply, drug, etc.;
• On a regular basis (even if there is no change in the order) only if it is so specified in the documentation section of a particular medical policy;
• When an item is replaced; and
• When there is a change in the supplier.

Ignorance must be bliss. And, responding to a 4-year-old thread is definitely "ignorance".
But, at least ONE of the folks commenting in this thread WAS a registered pharmacist. I'll let you rely on your reading comprehension to figure out which one.

Personally, I've gotten everything I want (CPAP related) without having to jump through Medicare and other prescription/order hoops. I've bought all of my machines and a lifetime of supplies out-of-pocket, and quite some time before I got on Medicare.


Den

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Wulfman... wrote: Personally, I've gotten everything I want (CPAP related) without having to jump through Medicare and other prescription/order hoops. I've bought all of my machines and a lifetime of supplies out-of-pocket, and quite some time before I got on Medicare.


Den

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I've always done the same. Out of pocket; no hoops or hassles.

Hi, Den.

Komodo wrote:I tried to re-order some supplies from my DME, and they informed me my prescription had expired. They told me I had to get a new script in order to get the supplies.

I called my doc to fax one over, and they told me it's been over a year since I've seen them, and I had to come in for a regular visit (and pay for the visit!) for a new script.

Is there anything special I should have the doc write on the script so I don't have to go back to him every year JUST for a new prescription?????


BTW....I was only ordering filters, and a new water chamber from my DME. I didn't think either one required a perscription.

My insurance requires a new Rx for hoses, masks and parts etc and all.

For someone else the replacement hoses/pillows etc, were just charged to insurance as maintenance of the treatment.

Both cases in Canada.

I thought new Rx were needed by CPAP.com after five years. I know I had to submit a new one at some point.

I wonder why so many "professionals" consistently offer bad advice.
Is it ignorance? Arrogance? Or plain old malevolence?