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Insurance Change and Humidifier

Posted by Abie on May 28, 2003 at 21:50:26:

Hello Everyone!

I haven't posted yet but I read the forum frequently.

I have recently changed insurance to United Healthcare EPO. The doc I went to as well as the place I got my equipment is not on my new insurance. I need to get a heated humidifier. I did not have one prescribed when I originally got my equipment. How would I go about getting one now? (Do I have to go to a new doctor, do I need a specific prescription just for the humidifier, or can a DME provider take care of it?)

Some background...

I was diagnosed a year ago with severe osa. I was prescribed a cpap and got a breeze nasal mask. I have been fighting with the mask for a long time because of mouth breathing and sinus problems, and irritation. I ended up picking up a full face mask. I paid for this myself because I had already bought a mask for that year. The mask works a lot better but I have a hard time falling asleep because of the cold air blowing on my face. Its like sleeping in a freezer. Most nights I end up giving up.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Abie

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