Insurance Coverage for Your Sleep Study – What You Need To Know

Written by Manny Erlich. Posted in Blog, Sleep Disorders, Uncategorized

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When your doctor refers you to a sleep center to understand your snoring issues, one of your first questions you’d have would probably be related to cost. Will your insurance cover it? How much will they pay and how much will you have to pay? The answers to these questions will depend on your insurance provider, but you can take comfort in the fact that many sleep studies are covered by insurance.

What insurance covers sleep studies?

Sometimes the only way to really know what is going on with your snoring is to visit a sleep center. It may take thorough observation by specialists to get to the bottom of the problem – something that can cost a good deal of money. Fortunately, Health.com says that almost all insurance programs cover sleep studies. This includes Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans.

What types of sleep studies are covered?

A typical insurance plan will cover several different types of sleep studies, depending on your doctor’s recommendation and the specific insurer. The amount you pay out of your pocket will depend on your deductible and plan. The costs can vary considerably, so it is worth considering all of your options.

The most well-known type of study is conducted in a lab. According to the LA Times, a common lab study will measure over a dozen body functions through sensors in an actual laboratory setting. The cost of this kind of study can be several thousand dollars.

There are also home studies now available that cost a few hundred dollars and may be enough for your particular circumstances. They measure far fewer variables, but they are significantly less complicated and your doctor may consider them adequate.

What should you gather for your insurance company?

The best way to know what your insurance company will need to make a decision on your sleep study is to call and ask. Every insurer is different and yours may have different requirements on what information you need to provide. However, there are some common things that most insurers will ask for:

  • Your most recent prescription from your doctor for the sleep study
  • All notes from your doctor related to your snoring and the need for a sleep study
  • Information from your doctor stating that your snoring is possibly related to further health concerns

This last bit of information is important. Most insurance companies will not cover treatment for snoring alone, as they consider it a cosmetic issue. It must be related to another health issue – like sleep apnea – to warrant coverage.

 

Do You Want to Sleep On-The-Go? Try out these Travel Sleep Aid Solutions

Written by Manny Erlich. Posted in Blog, Stop Snoring Product Spotlight, Uncategorized

 

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Whether you are tucked cozily into your own bed or off on an adventure in a foreign land, sleep is always precious. All too often, weary travelers fail to get the appropriate amount of sleep. This inability to catch a few z’s could be due to: loud noises, uncomfortable travel arrangements, or a distracting amount of light. We have a few product solutions that just might help you catch up on some much needed rest!

Neck Pillows

According to IndependentTraveler.com, when it comes to traveling on an airplane a neck pillow is a must have. Did you know that you can always turn a neck pillow around, so that your chin rests on top and your head leans against your seat? This little trick is sure to help you find a more comfortable position whether you are stuck next to a loud passenger or comfortably reclining in your seat.

  • Evolution Pillow: This travel neck pillow features a removable cover, memory foam, side pocket for iPod storage, and a toggle tie to keep the pillow comfortably in place. This luxurious neck pillow can be worn in a number of different fashions and is sure to help you peacefully doze off on your next flight.
  • Eagle Creek Pillow: This inflatable travel pillow provides soft and comforting support to your neck while you sleep. It also features a machine washable cover, so that you can easily wash away any airplane germs.

Are loud travel noises keeping you from dozing off?

There is nothing quite as annoying as attempting to sleep, while traveling, and being startled awake by loud noises. While earplugs can help to block out the noises of your fellow travelers, did you know that Earplanes can help you (or your child) sleep more soundly? Earplanes are specially designed to relieve inner ear pain. This means that when your child is ready to fall asleep, they can comfortably remain asleep rather than suffering from ear popping, crackling, or other discomforting sensations. And as any parent knows, when your child is happily sleeping, you too can catch a few extra z’s!

Block out distractions to help you sleep more soundly!

When we travel there are far too many visual stimuli. These distractions range from bright lights to the shining screens of electronic gadgets. In order to help you sleep more soundly the Independent Traveler, an online traveling source, recommends that you wear an eye mask when attempting to sleep on an airplane. If you don’t already own an eye mask, check out the product below:

  • The Silk Eye Shade is very comfortable. Blocks out the light and is made from 100 percent Chinese silk. It is also cool and lightweight, which means that you can sleep without feeling like you are wearing any type of mask!

No matter which solution you choose for your travel sleep aid, be sure to allow yourself enough time to fall asleep, gain some restful z’s, and properly wake-up before you arrive at your destination!

Polysomnography Sleep Study – Everything You Need To Know

Written by Manny Erlich. Posted in Sleep Apnea Symptoms & Treatments, Snoring 101, Uncategorized

What is Polysomnography?

Polysomnography, the most common type of sleep study, is a test used to determine sleep patterns in people with sleeping disorders by recording brain waves during sleep, oxygen levels in the blood heart rate and breathing patterns. The test is normally performed in a hospital or at a sleep study center where professionals can monitor patients overnight in order to diagnose sleeping disorders.