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Sleep Apnea and Insurance

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  1. aboufas
    Member

    So I just had a sleep study done and it looks like I have mild sleep apnea. If that turns to be the case then my want for jaw surgery will turn into a need as it is going to be considered medically necessary. Is this correct? Even if it's just mild can I count on insurance approving my claim? I have Aetna and I live in MD if that matters.

    Posted 1 year ago #

  2. Sarah Sic
    Member

    Im having jaw surgery in 1 week (YAY!!) I was supposed to have it 7 yrs ago n the insurance company backed out of it. But now I have one of the top insurance companys for this coverage ~AETNA~ n Ive never even been diagnosed with sleep apnea. SO I THINK UR GOOD HUN :)

    Posted 1 year ago #

  3. aboufas
    Member

    That's Sarah for the response. Good luck!! Are you having the top and bottom done? What's your issue, I have to get top and bottom done, gummy smile with a overbite. also deficient chin. I'm hoping for a January date, the sooner the better to get it over with!!

    Posted 1 year ago #

  4. cnelson34
    Member

    How your insurance approves it is dependent on the severity of your sleep apnea. I just had my MMA surgery for sleep apnea 4 weeks ago. I had severe sleep apnea, and the first response from my insurance it was denied. I had to have my surgeon talk to my insurance company to get it finally approved. All I can tell you now is, it is the best thing I have done. I believe it cured my sleep apnea, but I will not know for sure until my sleep study 3 months, post-op.

    Posted 1 year ago #

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