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Volara and Medicare

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 29 8:51am | Replies (28)

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I have used the Volara since July 2022. My Medicare Advantage plan covered most of it.
It has alternating cycles of pressure which expands the airways and pulses which are kind of like an internal vest, all the while nebulizing (saline in my case). The nebulizer is weaker than my Ombra. So I use the Aerobika attached to the Ombra for morning airway clearance and the Volara in the afternoon. I was able to trial the Volara at NJH and my local pulmonologist before deciding to get it.

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Hello, I'm on medical and have a supplemental plan. My doctor at NJH wants me to use this machine, but Hill Rom wont submit it to Medicare because they say they will not approve it. How did you get yours approved?
Thanks

I also did a trial with the Volara an NJH and would like to get it, but my insurance Cigna does not cover it. The cost is $15,000. Could you tell me what Medicare Advantage plan you have that covered most of your Volara?