https://specialtyhme.com/blog Practical guidance on CPAP therapy, sleep apnea, diabetes testing supplies, and continuous glucose monitoring, written for patients and the families who care for them. en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:38:55 GMT https://specialtyhme.com/kb/health-insurance-cgm-coverage https://specialtyhme.com/kb/health-insurance-cgm-coverage Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover CGMs for patients with diabetes who meet medical necessity criteria. A prescription and documentation are required, and coverage details vary by plan. Insurance Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:38:55 GMT https://specialtyhme.com/kb/medicare-cgm-coverage-requirements https://specialtyhme.com/kb/medicare-cgm-coverage-requirements Medicare Part B covers CGMs for diabetic patients on insulin or with problematic hypoglycemia, when prescribed after a recent in-person evaluation and documented as medically necessary. 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Diabetic Supplies Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:30:39 GMT https://specialtyhme.com/kb/medicare-cpap-requirements https://specialtyhme.com/kb/medicare-cpap-requirements Medicare covers CPAP with a sleep study, doctor prescription, and demonstrated therapy compliance during a 90-day trial. Insurance Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:27:36 GMT https://specialtyhme.com/kb/cpap-insurance-coverage https://specialtyhme.com/kb/cpap-insurance-coverage Most insurance plans cover CPAP equipment with a prescription and documented sleep apnea diagnosis. Insurance Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:27:36 GMT https://specialtyhme.com/kb/cpap-resupply-schedule https://specialtyhme.com/kb/cpap-resupply-schedule Replace CPAP supplies on schedule: masks every 3 months, tubing every 3 months, filters every 2-4 weeks. 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CPAP Therapy Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:24:59 GMT https://specialtyhme.com/kb/sleep-apnea-symptoms https://specialtyhme.com/kb/sleep-apnea-symptoms Recognize sleep apnea symptoms including loud snoring, gasping during sleep, morning headaches, and excessive daytime fatigue. Sleep Apnea Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:24:59 GMT