CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea: manual
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CONVENTION ARRANGEMENTS
WHAT ARE CONVENTION ARRANGEMENTS?
If you suffer from a severe form of sleep apnoea, part of the cost of
your treatment will be reimbursed by your health insurance fund.
The hospital will deal with the application for reimbursement.
WHICH SERVICES WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE?
On loan from the hospital will be the following:
o
an appropriate CPAP machine for your treatment
o
a specially adapted mask
o
a flexible air hose
o
a carrier
o
where necessary a humidifier
The hospital will cover any repairs or replacement in the event of de-
fects. Never attempt to repair your machine or accessories yourself.
You can call us on 016 34 25 20 or visit the Centre for Sleep Dis-
orders in person on any working day between 09.00 and 16.00 if
you have further questions or require support.
WHAT WILL I HAVE TO PAY FOR?
Your own contribution (REM patient contribution) will be approxi-
mately 0.25 € per day. You will receive an invoice from the hospital
every month. If you wish to do so, you can request to pay by direct
debit via
.
Please note:
if you request to pay by direct debit this will then
be applied not only to the CPAP machine, but to all UZ Leuven
invoices.
