Sleep Study required annually

if that's the case, that's ####### B/S.
*i do not use a cpac or a sleep study victim

 

That's just crazy. I am a CPAP user and I asked my doc about needing another sleep study. He said they do recommend them, but only after a couple years of use and/or a noticeable change in weight. Every year? Ridiculous.

 

Get the #### away from your company. You don't have to get a new one every year.

 

And the scam continues. This is what happens when you've got a Govt agency that's totally arrogant and thumbs its nose at Congress.
Giving doctors the green light as I see it means these guys only see $$$ signs and will tell you anything so they can perform deep open wallet surgery.
If you need a yearly test, then let the company pay. But it's not necessary.
How can it be if your card is for 2 yrs.
As yet as we all know, there are no laws pertaining to a sleep test or sleep apnea.
The FMCSA have only given some half baked "guidelines" to doctors.
companies like Schneider have made it a company rule and you have accept that.
But anything else is out the window. If the doc insists then you have the right to seek a second opinion.

 

Some company doctors don't allow a second opinion.

 

If your asking.....my wife has had sleep study problems. Some doctors tell her she can't get a send opinion before she gets a sleep study. We refuse to take those jobs.

 

My understanding is folks with Sleep Apnea are only getting one year cards now. Only takes a "nap" test to recert but still lots of $ for the Healthcare industry. Lots of other stuff is too. Ever taken medicine for Depression? 1 year card and you need a shrink to sign off every year. My personal theory is they're trying to make it de facto one year without changing the rule.

 

Good point.