[jjkaczor]

Ouch. In Canada the sleep study itself and subsequent prescription is covered by our healthcare system - however payment for CPAP/BIPAP machines for treatment will depend on the specific province. When I was first diagnosed in Alberta, there was no coverage - and I didn't have any as I am self-employed and my tiny corp doesn't have enough employees to qualify for a plan. A year later, I moved to Ontario - where our provincial health-care plan covers up-to 75% of the initial cost for a machine.

It was a life-saver - as I have a high-level of sleep apnea (90+ incidents per hour) - a regular CPAP does not cut it, I was prescribed a BIPAP.

It has changed my life - I am incredibly lucky that I got treatment.