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Major health insurance plans recognize the preventive role of Sleep Medicine. They cover sleep physician consults, diagnostic testing, and treatment of sleep disorders. Fusion Sleep participates in all major health care insurance plans.

Below are the 5 most frequently asked questions about health insurance benefits.

 

 

1

Is Sleep Medicine covered by insurance?

All major health insurance plans cover sleep medicine. When you call Fusion Sleep or are contacted for your appointment, you will be asked to provide information from your health plan card. As a courtesy, a Benefits Specialist at Fusion Sleep will help verify your insurance benefits prior to your office visit. Our Benefits Specialists are highly skilled in communicating with insurance providers and are able to answer any questions you may have about your benefits.
2

What are my out-of-pocket expenses?

The out-of-pocket expenses can be your co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible, if they apply to this type of service. Sometimes you will find your co-pay information for a specialist office visit on your health plan card. Sleep Medicine is a specialty service and the specialist office visit co-pay applies. The Fusion Sleep Benefits Department will be able to provide you with a detailed break-down of your out-of-pocket expenses.
3

Will the overnight sleep testing be applied to my deductible?

It varies based on the coverage of your health plan. The Fusion Sleep Benefits Specialists will obtain this information for you prior to your office visit. The Benefits Specialists have in-depth knowledge of the many available health plans and are happy to offer their services to your benefit.
4

What is Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and how is it covered?

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) refers to the devices and accessories for the treatment of sleep disorders, such as CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) devices and masks. All major health plans cover DME equipment used to treat sleep disorders. Please feel free to contact the Fusion Sleep Benefits Specialists for clarification of your health plan coverage and how it applies to durable medical equipment.
5

What can I do if Sleep Medicine is not covered by my health insurance plan?

You can take full advantage of our self-pay, interest-free, affordable payment plans. We are committed to you so that you can get the treatment you need and deserve. Our Benefits Specialists are at your service to assist you and answer any questions about your financial obligations.

 

Make Use of Your Benefits

In a difficult economic environment your benefits are more important than ever. The Fusion Sleep Benefits Specialists are at your service to help verify your benefits for you and answer any questions about your health plan coverage. Don't allow insurance concerns to prevent you from getting the good quality sleep you require. Use your benefits to get the treatment you need and deserve.

 

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