As sleep disorders continue to be linked to a variety of health ailments and conditions, a greater number of patients will have a Sleep test prescribed. This leads to a number of questions both before and after the study. For information on the process and the treatment and what you  can expect, click on the Process & Treatment link, or read through these questions, and if you need further information, please feel free to contact Sleep Care Solutions at info@sleepcaresolutions.com.

1. Will my insurance cover a sleep study?

2. Is Sleep Care Solutions a participating provider with my insurance company?

3. Can I have a sleep study done on a weekend since I work during the week?

4. How often should a sleep study be done?

5. How do I schedule a sleep study?

6. Who should refer me for a sleep study?

7. Can I bring someone with me?

8. What is a CPAP?

9. Will my insurance cover a CPAP?

10. How do I get new supplies for my CPAP?

11. Who will teach me how to use my CPAP?

12. How often can I get a new mask or change the type of mask I am using?

13. What is OSA and what are the signs and symptoms?

14. How do I know if I am a candidate for a sleep study and/or a CPAP?

15. How long has Sleep Care Solutions been in business?

16. How many offices are in the Miami area?

17. Do you provide transportation to and from the sleep lab?

18. Is Sleep Care Solutions an accredited facility?

19. What should I bring for my sleep study?

20. Does Sleep Care Solutions accept major Credit cards?

Answers:

1. Will my insurance cover a sleep study? In most cases, sleep studies are covered by insurance. Please contact Sleep Care Solutions  (info@sleepcaresolutions.com or call 305-666-8800)directly to determine if your specific policy covers sleep studies. (Top)

2. Is Sleep Care Solutions a participating provider with my insurance company? Sleep Care Solutions is a contracted provider for many insurance companies in South Florida. To determine if we are contracted with your insurance company and your specific plan, simply contact us (info@sleepcaresolutions.com or call 305-666-8800), or ask your physicians office to contact us on your behalf. Even if we are not contracted with your insurance company, many insurance plans offer "out-of-network" benefits to allow you to chose your sleep lab. (Top)

3. Can I have a sleep study done on a weekend since I work during the week? Absolutely, many people prefer to have their studies performed on the weekend. However, due to availability, week-end scheduling may take longer. (Top)

4. How often should a sleep study be done? Most insurance companies allow for a sleep study to be performed every six (6) months. To determine if you qualify, visit your Primary Care Physician and discuss your symptoms. It may be helpful to take our sleep quiz, print a copy and take it with you to your physician. If appropriate, they will make all of the necessary arrangements for you. (Top)

5. How do I schedule a sleep study? Sleep studies must be prescribed by a doctor. To have a sleep study scheduled, discuss your symptoms (it may be helpful to take our sleep quiz, print a copy and take it with you to your physician) ask your doctor to fax your demographic information and a prescription to 305-666-8801. (Top)

6. Who should refer me for a sleep study? In order to have a sleep study, you must have a prescription from your Physician. Any licensed doctor can give you a prescription, if you get the prescription on a form, call us directly at 305-666-8800, and we will make all of the necessary arrangements. (Top)

7. Can I bring someone with me? You may bring someone to assist you, however, that person may not stay overnight. The only time someone may stay in the room overnight is when it is medically necessary. Your doctor will need to confirm that it is medically necessary for the person to stay with you to assist you overnight. This is a very rare and an exception for special circumstances only. (Top)

8. What is a CPAP? CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Air Pressure. It is a small device that sits on your night stand and blows a pre-determined of filtered room air into a mask that you wear while you sleep. It is completely safe and harmless. For more detailed information click here: (Top)

9. Will my insurance cover a CPAP? In most cases, insurance does cover all or most of the costs associated with CPAP therapy. Please speak with a dream team member to determine the level of coverage for your specific benefits. (Top)

10. How do I get new supplies for my CPAP? Most insurance companies routinely allow for new filters and tubing every month. They allow for a new mask every 3 months. Sleep Care Solutions will automatically send you these supplies on a regular basis, as allowed by your insurance company.  Check out our CPAP & Maintenance page for details.  If at any time you wish to change your machine or mask, contact Sleep Care Solutions (info@sleepcaresolutions.com or call 305-666-8800) and we can provide you with the equipment or supplies that you require. (Top)

11. Who will teach me how to use my CPAP? The technician who performs your test will initially teach you the proper use and care of your CPAP. If you experience problems or trouble in using your CPAP, you can schedule time for additional training. Telephone support is available as well at 305-666-8800. (Top)

12. How often can I get a new mask or change the type of mask I am using? Although most insurance companies allow for a new mask every (3) three months, special arrangements can be made to replace the mask sooner. Check out our CPAP & Maintenance page for details. If you find a different mask that you feel may be better suited to your needs, contact Sleep Care Solutions (info@sleepcaresolutions.com or call 305-666-8800) and a dream team member will assist you in getting the mask of your choice. (Top)

13. What is OSA and what are the signs and symptoms? OSA is an abbreviation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea is a serious, potentially life threatening breathing disorder which affects 20 million Americans. Apnea, is when a person stops breathing, during sleep, often hundreds of times each night, causing a lack of blood oxygen and resulting in poor quality sleep. Look at the links in our Common Sleep Disorders or our Clinical Articles page for further information . (Top)

14. How do I know if I am a candidate for a sleep study and/or a CPAP? To determine if you are a candidate for a sleep study or a CPAP, click on the sleep quiz on our home page or click here to take the quiz now. Take a printed copy of the completed test to any licensed physician and discuss the results with him/her. (Top)

15. How long has Sleep Care Solutions been in business? Sleep Care Solutions has been performing sleep studies since September, 2003. (Top)

16. How many offices are in the Miami area? Sleep Care Solutions currently has two offices in South Florida. Both of them are conveniently locate in a modern hotel near main highways, see our Locations and Directions page to see a map of these locations and to get directions from your specific location. (Top)

17. Do you provide transportation to and from the sleep lab? Sleep Care Solutions does provide transportation to and from the sleep lab on an as needed basis only. (Top)

18. Is Sleep Care Solutions an accredited facility? Our locations have been accredited by JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations). By receiving their gold seal of approval, you are assured that Sleep Care Solutions is of the highest quality service in the area. Please note that many sleep labs are not accredited, always confirm their accreditation prior to utilizing their services. (Top)

19. What should I bring for my sleep study? Things that you should bring for your sleep study are:

20. Care Solutions accepts most major credit cards as well as personal checks. (Top)