To get coverage for a CPAP machine, you have to show that you have sleep apnea by having a sleep test or using an approved at-home sleep monitoring device. If you meet certain criteria and your doctor ...

Medicare Part B covers outpatient medical services, including using a CPAP machine at home if a doctor says it is medically necessary. Medicare Advantage plans are provided by private insurers.

If it's the last one, you may have sleep apnea. And a CPAP machine, or a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine, can help you sleep. So here are some tips to make the transition go more smoothly.