Sleep Apnea

What you should do if your cpap has a chip in it is to download it and get a print out of your usage. When I go for a DOT physical I show the doc a copy and they will put a copy in there file with the long form. Not sure why you have to bring it to orientation because a company is not qualified to read it, it's the clinic that gives the ok for you not a company employee, but then again, I've never worked for a mega-carrier and never will......

 

You should get another sleep study and get a doctor for the needed ongoing therapy (I'm assuming that you have one because you must be getting supplies some how). If your cpap machine doesn't have a smart card in it, then get one - if your insurance doesn't cover it, then you can get a script from you doc and buy one - they are about $150 or so referb.

 

You just have to show at least 70% compliance in using your CPAP. That's all I had to do. And that is for FOT Med card. I am" however, surprised you got a 2 year card. I use one and can only get a 1 year.

 

I use one too, one year card for me.

 

I was wondering, did they up compliance? Last I heard it was 60% but that was a few years ago. Even at 70% I am still ok.......

 

That's very strange. In March of 2011 I went in for my DOT and told them I was scheduled for a sleep test. They withheld my MC pending the results of the test. Had the test. Got a CPAP, been using it ever since.

A few weeks later I had the results, gave them to the physician. I was issued my MC. Took the CPAP with me otr, used it, no issues at all with my company. I have renewed my MC every year since then with no problems or no inquiries at all.

 

What they are looking for is untreated SA. If you have been using your machine, at least 70% compliant, you won't have any problems.