Below are a few frequently asked questions about purchasing ResMed equipment. Simply click on a relevant question to expand and reveal some useful information.
ResMed products are designed to last, are user-friendly and engineered for ease-of-use.
Quality is embedded into the culture, systems and testing methods of ResMed, as is a commitment to listen and act on patient feedback to continually improve and enhance products. ResMed also invests up to 7% of annual revenue into Research and Development in order to continue improving OSA treatment for millions worldwide.
We test in much tougher situations than would typically be experienced in a patient’s home. For example, we conduct extensive testing of therapy devices and components to ensure their reliability and endurance beyond a product’s anticipated life-cycle—so you can rest assured your therapy device will deliver quality treatment every night.
Patient evaluation of ResMed products during development is conducted regularly. Feedback from user evaluations, focus groups and market research ensures that ResMed hears the voice of the customer on satisfaction, comfort, mask fit and therapy deliverability. So if it is a ResMed product, you know it has been cleverly engineered, proven, and rigorously tested for durability, reliability, and performance.
ResMed is justifiably proud of the state-of-the-art facilities in Australia, where many of the products are manufactured. A dedicated and technically-skilled workforce uses the highest-quality local and imported parts to produce products worthy of bearing the ResMed name.
The cost of ResMed products can vary across countries and regions of the world due to a number of factors.
The difference in healthcare systems in each country plays a major role in determining product prices within that country. The US government recognises the health consequence of untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and subsidises OSA therapy. Americans with health insurance may have their entire treatment costs covered. Accordingly, awareness of the condition is high, with product sales levels over 60 times higher than in Australia. As a result, prices in the US are lower because it is a high-volume, low-service environment.
In Australia, treatment for OSA is not fully reimbursed. You may only be entitled to claim part of the costs if your health insurance covers it. Fortunately, awareness of the severity of the condition is growing. ResMed regularly lobbies the government to subsidise OSA treatment, and if you’d like to help raise awareness you can also lobby your Local MP for OSA subsidies. Lower awareness means lower diagnosis rates and lower product sales within Australia, which impacts on cost. However, we are fortunate to have a higher level of service for Australian customers.
However, purchasing the ideal therapy device and mask is only part of what you need to successfully treat your OSA and enhance your health.
Having knowledgeable, trained experts on-hand together with receiving reliable after-sales service, ensures you get the support you need in adapting to treatment and achieving maximum results. Treatment for sleep apnea is not simple and requires ongoing consultation with your GP, specialist or clinically trained equipment provider. It is important that you receive ongoing advice and support to successfully adapt to treatment and start experiencing results.
ResMed’s Australian pricing generally offers you:
So when you purchase a ResMed product within Australia, not only are you receiving equipment from a recognised world leading sleep specialist, you’re purchasing real peace of mind too.
It all depends on where you live.
The NSW government provides a medical rebate of $0.16 per day or $0.32 per day if treatment is required for 24-hour usage. To apply for the rebate, customers should obtain the Application for the NSW Government Life Support Electricity Rebate form. This requires endorsement by your doctor.
The ACT government provides a Life Support rebate that includes therapy devices. The life support equipment must be prescribed by an ACT doctor for the treatment of a life–threatening condition.
The Victorian government provides a Life Support rebate and the Queensland government provides rebates via the Electricity Life Support Concession Scheme. However, in both of these states, therapy devices are not currently eligible. Western Australia and the Northern Territory do not have rebate schemes for therapy users.
The South Australian Energy Concession scheme is administered by the Department for Families and Communities.
In Tasmania an electricity supplier, Aurora Energy, provides a medical rebate of approx. $0.15 per day. To apply for the rebate, customers should obtain the application form for the Aurora Energy Life Support Electricity Rebate. This requires endorsement by your doctor.
States and Territories that have a rebate scheme:
New South Wales
ACT
South Australia
Tasmania
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Successful treatment is not just about ensuring that you have the ideal therapy device and mask. It’s also about receiving knowledgeable and reliable after-sales service that provides you with everything you need to get the best out of your treatment.
If you are thinking about purchasing ResMed products from outside Australia or New Zealand, either directly or via the internet, you should carefully consider the following facts.
You have to deal directly with the seller. ResMed Service Centres are located in each region where accredited outlets sell and support ResMed products, and these Service Centres are certified to repair products sold only in those regions.
ResMed’s Global Warranty and Repairs Policy requires equipment to be returned to the region of purchase for a manufacturer's warranty claim. Therefore, any products purchased overseas or over the internet, require the customer to return the device to the country of the seller for repair.
Other factors you should be aware of include:
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