Does Medicare cover CPAP machines and sleep apnea treatment?

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Mike Alexander · Accepted Answer

Yes the c pap machine is covered unfer DME durable medical equipmenthe trearments are covered by part b

Edward MacConnell · Answer

Medicare covers sleep studies (either in-lab or approved home sleep tests) when ordered by a Medicare‑enrolled provider to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea and durable medical equipment covers a CPAP Machine under Medicare part B when precribed.

Answered by Edward MacConnell on April 13, 2026

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Marc Butler · Answer

Yes, but you will have get a referral form your PCP to see a to see a specialist who after a sleep study may recommend a CPAP...

Jennifer Gobble · Answer

Medicare would cover CPAP machines and sleep apnea treatment under part 
B but there may be certain rules that apply for individuals to receive this coverage. Members will need to have an appropriate diagnosis and undergo a sleep study to begin the process in most cases.

Barbara Patterson, CFP · Answer

Yes if medically necessary and it’s usually treated as durable medical treatment.  Copay of 20% is often required.

Pauline Weiland · Answer

CPAP machines would be considered Durable Medical Equipment. 
Sleep Apnea sleep studies would have to be conducted by a specialist or sleep canter. 
Medicare takes care of 80% minus co-pays. Best to look into supplement (Medigap) or Advantage plan.

William Brobson · Answer

Medicare does cover durable Medical Equipment.  However, you are likely to have a copay of up to 20% for the equipment.

Marcy Bulliner · Answer

Yes, Part B covers doctors, ambulance, testing, imagining/MRI, AND durable equipment. Any medications that goes into the machine for care will be covered under your prescription drug coverage via a Part D or medicare advantage plan.

Answered by Marcy Bulliner on June 1, 2026

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Ken Correa · Answer

I have been on Medicare for over 11 years now and have had sleep apnea for over 30 years. My pulmonary specialist have treated my sleep apnea and my CPAP and BiPAP machines and equipment have been covered per the durable medical equipment coverage on my policies. So yes, Medicare does cover CPAP and BiPAP machines and treatment for sleep apnea.

Answered by Ken Correa on April 29, 2026

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Jeff LeSourd · Answer

Yes, Medicare has covered my CPAP machine and supplies for years. You will need a prescription script to get the sleep apnea treatment covered by Medicare. Just make sure your CPAP comes from a Medicare approved supplier and the machine is on their approved list

Answered by Jeff LeSourd on April 13, 2026

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Brooke Smith · Answer

Yes, Durable Medical Equipment is covered under Part B at a 20% coinsurance rate after your part b deductible has been reached. This is something that may have certain conditions that must be met before Medicare will approve it. Typically that means you have been diagnosed by your doctor with sleep apnea through a sleep study.

Answered by Brooke Smith on April 13, 2026

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