OXYGEN THERAPY

Oxygen Therapy

Supplemental Oxygen Therapy

Each year, approximately 1 million Medicare beneficiaries receive supplemental oxygen therapy in the course of treatment for conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). In the past, oxygen therapy was seen as a treatment that limited patients due to the bulk and/or lack of oxygen for trips and often confined them to their homes to accommodate the delivery of tanks from their provider. Oxygen therapy has greatly improved over the past decade to ensure the best possible quality of life for those who require supplemental oxygen. One Step Ahead & HME equips the patient to be able to fill bottles on their own schedule and in the convenience of their own home – eliminating the need for bottle delivery schedules. We also provide many conveniently sized bottles that make traveling to the grocery store, visiting family and friends, and working out in the yard easy and less cumbersome. We also offer portable oxygen concentrators free of charge to our existing oxygen patients, on a first come, first served basis, to assist with traveling out of town for extended trips. Furthermore, we also have extremely competitive pricing for cash purchases of portable oxygen concentrators that have a 5-year warranty. Contact us today for more information!

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Qualification Process

Most insurances will cover oxygen therapy as long as certain guidelines are met. We can discuss these qualifications with you and your medical provider if they are not familiar with what needs to be done. Once we have obtained the documentation required by your insurance, we will contact you to schedule an in-home set up and training for the equipment. During the setup, out-of-pocket expenses will be discussed with you. For those with no insurance or high deductible plans, we offer competitive cash prices for equipment and supplies. Call us today for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is a prescription required?

    Yes.  Oxygen therapy is an FDA restricted therapy requiring a prescription by a medical doctor before it can be provided. It is against federal law to provide oxygen therapy or any of the supplies without a prescription.

  • How do check to see if I qualify for my insurance to cover my oxygen therapy?

    There are specific guidelines that must be met for you to qualify for this treatment. Each insurance carrier is different in the required guidelines. During the setup process, we will discuss what must be done before you qualify to be set up under insurance guidelines.

  • What will my out of pocket expenses be?

    Oxygen therapy is an expensive treatment that is rented on a monthly basis.  We understand your concern regarding out of pocket expenses for this therapy. Each insurance claim will be subject to deductibles and co-pays and we are happy to discuss your estimated out of pocket expense during set up. 

  • What happens if I run out of tubing?

    The cost of tubing, cannulas, and filters is included in the monthly rental price of the equipment. During our scheduled maintenance checks of the equipment we will gladly provide you with any needed tubing. If you need any supplies in between your maintenance checks, let us know and we will provide you with any necessary supplies.

  • Can I switch to you if I’m currently getting my oxygen from another provider?

    Please all us to discuss any switching.  There are many guidelines that affect changing providers and we switch patients on a case-by-case basis. Contact us today for more information!


  • What if I have an issue with my oxygen after business hours?

    Oxygen therapy is considered a life-sustaining therapy.   We provide a 24-hour call service should a situation arise due to  your oxygen not working properly. Should you have a medical emergency, please call 911. If you are having an issue with the function of your oxygen equipment, please call the “24-Hour Emergency” number listed on your equipment.

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