Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Does health insurance typically cover CPAP machines and masks? And what did the second machine cost you?

My insurance covered the first machine and covers and a mask and filters every three months. My mask (Aptiva) runs about $100 if I have to pay for it.

The second machine cost me about $1,500 (you can get it for less without the heated humidifier, but I strongly recommend the humidifier -- and you need to make sure your doctor includes that on the prescription if you want one). I got it in 2006 when my job changed and I was going to be traveling more (I got my first CPAP in 1999, and the home machine that I have now I got in 2005).

It was painful trying to carry my CPAP, laptop, and clothing, etc. in one bag, so I opted for the smaller machine.