General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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jingo
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by jingo » Fri Feb 28, 2020 8:12 pm
Hey guys, i was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea so i was given a trial by this company (NOT SURE IF I CAN POST THE NAME) that is located in toronto... the machine is Fisher & paykel Auto (which i liked ) its an APAP but classified as a cpap by OHIP ADP... and the gentleman that i was dealing with told me i cant get this specific one and the doctor will write a final prescription for a specific machine (apparently i have no say in the brand
) and i would have to pay for a mask and tube on top of the 25% the client pays for the machine since OHIP ADP pays the rest (%75)...
So my questions, Can they charge me for a mask and tube ? because i thought it was supposed to come with it...
and can the Doc really force me to buy a specific brand ?... if not then i would either go with fisher & paykel auto or rAirSense 10 AutoSet for Her (since both are technically APAP's but classified as cpap by OHIP ADP)
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Dog Slobber
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- Location: Ontario, Canada
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by Dog Slobber » Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:37 am
The ADP 75% coverage should include a basic mask and hose.
Having said that, if you want a heated hose or different mask you can be charged extra. If you have private insurance it should cover most of what ADP doesn't cover.
If you can, avoid the the F&P.
You really want the ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her. It is a quality machine, supported by OSCAR, and very popular her. Likely the most recommended machine on the forums. Do not let the for Her branding put you off.
When I started, I pushed for the ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her, best move I made.
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Julie
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by Julie » Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:36 am
Post whatever name etc. you like - no problem at all and very helpful here... without those there wouldn't be much point in this forum.
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Cruiser1234
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- Location: Ontario, Canada.
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by Cruiser1234 » Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:19 am
Be very careful. I kept being told that I could only buy one of their 'packages' which needed to include the SD card and upgraded mask. It somehow came to $1800, of which Ontario picked up $700 and my insurance picked up the rest.
An absolute ripoff. I have never gone back to that place! In fact, they keep calling me for 6 month 'supplies' followups.
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squid13
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by squid13 » Sat Feb 29, 2020 3:39 pm
Maybe you should name these places so the person won't get ripped off.
US Navy Retired 1973,AirCurve 10 ASV, Mode: ASV Auto, Min EPAP: 7.2, Max EPAP: 15.0, Min PS:4.0, Max PS: 15.0, Mask ResMed Airtouch F20, Backup: (2) AirCurve 10 ASV
