Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Program
Provided by: LungNSPEI - AKA: Lung Association of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island; PEI Lung Association (former name)
Service Description
Collects, refurbishes and distributes gently used CPAP and BiPAP machines to eligible patients who suffer from sleep apnea but are unable to afford the machines.
Donations of CPAP and BiPAP machines accepted.
Donations of CPAP and BiPAP machines accepted.
Information
Eligibility:
-Have a prescription or sleep study for a CPAP or BiPAP machine from a sleep specialist
-Do not have private health insurance that covers the cost of OSA treatment
Earns income less than $35,000 individually (or less than $60,000 per household)
-Agree to have the machine calibrated to the individual's needs by a sleep specialist
-Commit to maintaining treatment
-Commit to returning the machine if they are not using it, or are able to access a new one
-Sign a contract with the PEI Lung Association agreeing to these commitments
-Do not have private health insurance that covers the cost of OSA treatment
Earns income less than $35,000 individually (or less than $60,000 per household)
-Agree to have the machine calibrated to the individual's needs by a sleep specialist
-Commit to maintaining treatment
-Commit to returning the machine if they are not using it, or are able to access a new one
-Sign a contract with the PEI Lung Association agreeing to these commitments
Fees:
No fees * Delivery fee may be required
How to Access:
Call or apply online
Documents Required:
Signed contract * Sleep study from a sleep apnea provider * Proof of income
Program Phone Numbers:
- Program Inquiries
902-443-8141 ext 28
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- 81 Prince Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4R3
- Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Arrangements can be made to meet on the main floor, which is wheelchair accessible
- Mon:9am - 4pm
Tue:9am - 4pm
Wed:9am - 4pm
Thu:9am - 4pm
Fri:9am - 4pm
- General Inquiries
902-892-5957