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I'm not sure what your friends financial situation is but maybe try to collect some money for her and buy one? I googled that the average cost is just under $1k for a CPAP machine. If it could change her life then maybe should could even pay it back one day.

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I second this. Absolutely pay out of pocket if insurance drags their feet. I spent $5k on a mouthpiece for my treatment and would do it again.

It is far from an ideal solution, but in the 3 months it takes insurance to get their shit together - your friend could have the energy to work a side job to pay off whatever it costs and just be generally happier overall

OK good advice, did not know that was an option.

note out of pocket doesnt mean independently - definitely still have a professional approve the purchase decision in case something about the configuration needs to be tailored specifically for your friend

in my case, i needed to see an orthodontist every 2 weeks to have the mouth piece adjusted. I am not sure how CPAP works to say if it is safe to "plug and play out of the box" so-to-speak

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