Replacement machines

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Johnml13
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Replacement machines

Post by Johnml13 » Tue May 22, 2018 5:18 pm

..My auto pap matching finally took a dump. I’ve had this machine for about 5 or 6 years. When I first received the machine, insurance covered 90% of the cost. Since then my jobs insurance has gone down hill every year. Now, it turns out I’m responsible for 100% until my family deductible is met (currently $2600). I’m having hell trying to sleep since it died on me. I know secondwind sells used, but they are pricey for my setup. I had a Resmed auto CPAP with heated humidifier. I really need a replacement machine ASAP. Anybody know any good sources? This sucks because both my wife and I work full time - County employees for 20+ years and our once excellent insurance has left us really in a bind. We make too much to qualify for government assistance yet don’t have disposable cash. To make matters worse, I know without a doubt my wife has sleep apnea and will need a sleep study and machine of her own. Any suggestions? Other than a go fund me page, we have zero options. Thanks-

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LSAT
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Re: Replacement machines

Post by LSAT » Tue May 22, 2018 5:28 pm

John...Check your PMs

Johnml13
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Re: Replacement machines

Post by Johnml13 » Sat May 26, 2018 2:34 pm

Thanks for the reply and offer. Found out if I get through my insurance, I actually get a cheaper than buying outright and it counts towards my deductible. They are giving me a Airsence 10 with Quattro FX FFM for $600. They told me if I didn’t go through my insurance the machine would cost around $900 plus the cost of the mask.

Also, they said there have been new FFM that came out since I started with the Quattro FX, so I’ll get to try a couple of the new FFM’s to see if I like them better.

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OkyDoky
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Re: Replacement machines

Post by OkyDoky » Sat May 26, 2018 2:45 pm

Make sure it's not the Airsense 10 CPAP model. It doesn't have much more than your total AHI for data. The other models are:
Airsense 10 Autoset (has both auto and cpap modes)
Airsense 10 Autoset for Her ( in addition to above has a 3rd for Her mode but it's not just for females)
Airsense 10 Elite ( only has the cpap)

These 3 are full data capable but the Autosets give you more options for your money.

Insurance pays by code which is the same no matter which model you get.
ResMed Aircurve 10 VAUTO EPAP 11 IPAP 15 / P10 pillows mask / Sleepyhead Software / Back up & travel machine Respironics 760

Johnml13
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Re: Replacement machines

Post by Johnml13 » Sat May 26, 2018 2:59 pm

I’m pretty sure it’s the Airsense auto 10 because it’s replacing a auto CPAP

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OkyDoky
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Re: Replacement machines

Post by OkyDoky » Sat May 26, 2018 3:07 pm

If you have auto pressures ordered your probably right. But just so you know, sometimes DME's can be tricky!

Also don't accept the AirStart 10 APAP! No Data.
ResMed Aircurve 10 VAUTO EPAP 11 IPAP 15 / P10 pillows mask / Sleepyhead Software / Back up & travel machine Respironics 760