CPAP Machine Question

I am a little embarrresed to ask this question, but umm.. do they sell used CPAP machines?  I was stunned when I seen the cost of them. I think once the surgery is done and I lose the some of the weight- my sleep apnea will hopfully not be an issue.

Do they rent them?

Thanks,

R

Hello Ron,

Not sure what and how things are covered under Canadian health coverage but here in the States, under my health insurance, I rented the CPAP until the rental equaled the entire cost of it and then it was mine.

Here is a link to the OH website that shows that someone posted their CPAP for sale. Hope this helps.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/sleep_apnea/page,5/

Diana

Thanks for the help Diana.  Yes, it is partially covered up here with our medicare system, then my private insurer will pick up 80% of the balance.  It could still be around $350. out of pocket for me.   I was just curious on the cost of a used machine.

Thanks again!!

Ron

I have heard of people purchasing used machines at garage sales, etc. 
It is possible to rent CPAP machines - you'd need your doctor to order a trial or rental of a machine rather than a purchase.

Mine is a rental for 10 months then I own.

I was also able to but an extra mask that had been a demo and discontinued for only $40.

You need the support of a CPAP provider while you adjust to the right mask,  you could check with them on what they do with rentals that get returned and maybe there would be some kind of break there.

Thanks Bon.  I'm having a problem finding a place to rent one up here :(  I guess I will keep looking.

Ron

I don't know how canada healthcare works in that respect.  It is durable medical equipment and there are internet companies in the states that fill presriptions on line.  You could check that avenue in canada.

Ron you may want to talk to CuteDonna  about her c-pap machine you will have to pay for shipping  her posting on the top.
good luck

wendy

Hi,

I just posted a message today asking if someone was interested in my CPAP for free. Only have to pay shipping.  You can get Cpap machines for little of nothing once they are used but I would rather give mine free as a lot of people do.

If interested let me know.Maybe I can ship so you just pay the shipping at that end.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/myoh/photos/518119/album/RemaxCpap-jpeg/

Donna