Re: oxygen equipment: helios and little green tanks

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Pink Joyce

Others have had similar issues as it often depends on the supplier, the

insurance, even who the local supplier manager is. However, a few

possible suggestions.

1-Some have gotten two Helios units from their suppliers.

2-Sounds like you must be on a Helios Plus. I'd recommend upgrading to a

Helios Marathon which would extend your time significantly.

3-I'm sure its probably your supplier's choice, but if you're using

Liquid for portable, I would want it at home too. I know this isn't

relevant to this issue, but just my opinion although many do use Liquid

Portable and Concentrator. The reverse possibility, of course, is to get

rid of the Helios and then use all compressed tanks for portables.

4-If Elaine isn't the manager of the Lincare office, talk to the manager

and discuss the problem.

5-Have your doctor write the prescription specific as to exactly what

you desire. For instance, Concentrator, Helios Marathon for Portable,

and Compressed Oxygen Portables to back up Helios. I advise this to

anyone struggling with oxygen company as they have to respect the

prescription.

>

> Hi Group

> the following note is what I sent to the nurse at my pulmonary doc's

office. I hope the note is self explanatory.

> I am wondering if anyone else has a similar situation. If so, what

has your experience been?

> I look forward to your answers. Thanks.

>

> Pink Joyce

>

> Hi Jen

> This is about oxygen equipment. I have a Helios and a liquid O2 tank.

I also have a concentrator to use in the house.

>

> In addition, I have those little green tanks, I think they are M6's.

I use them to hold me over when the Helios freezes and when I am going

to be out of the house for a long period of time and the Helios runs

out.

>

> For example, last Saturday I went to the ball game. After the Helios

ran out, I used 2 or 3 green tanks until I got home.

>

> When using O2, I use 2 liters at rest and 4 liters when active, i.e.:

walking the dog, exercise, walking anyplace.

>

> I just called the O2 company, Lincare, and requested the little green

tanks to hold me over for the weekend. Elaine said that the insurance

will only cover either the liquid O2 or the green tanks, not both. Then

she said that I would have to pay $10 per green tank if I want both.

>

> So I called Blue Cross, they said that I need prior authorization from

my doctor to cover something that is a medical necessity. So I called,

got a busy signal and will try again.

>

> To summarize, the Helios is only good for for 3 to 4 hours, if I am

away from the house for a longer period of time, I need something to

supplement the Helios.

>

> Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennslvania

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Pink, don't these companies make you want to scream.. My co actually told me the same thing. then one day talking to a lady about supplies I needed she said "If we get a script from your Dr. we have to fill it."So they brought me m6, E tanks and liquid at one time but I didn't really like the liquid. I use E tanks. they last me a little over an hour so we always take a trunk full when we go out.Talk to your Dr. would be my advise. Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida,  IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."  Hi Groupthe following note is what I sent to the nurse at my pulmonary doc's office.  I hope the note is self explanatory. I am wondering if anyone else has a similar situation.  If so, what has your experience been?I look forward to your answers.  Thanks. Pink Joyce  Hi JenThis is about oxygen equipment.  I have a Helios and a liquid O2 tank.  I also have a concentrator to use in the house.  In addition, I have those little green tanks, I think they are M6's.  I use them to hold me over when the Helios freezes and when I am going to be out of the house for a long period of time and the Helios runs out.  For example, last Saturday I went to the ball game.  After the Helios ran out, I used 2 or 3 green tanks until I got home.  When using O2, I use 2 liters at rest and 4 liters when active, i.e.:  walking the dog, exercise, walking anyplace.  I just called the O2 company, Lincare, and requested the little green tanks to hold me over for the weekend.  Elaine said that the insurance will only cover either the liquid O2 or the green tanks, not both.  Then she said that I would have to pay $10 per green tank if I want both.  So I called Blue Cross, they said that I need prior authorization from my doctor to cover something that is a medical necessity.  So I called, got a busy signal and will try again.  To summarize, the Helios is only good for for 3 to 4 hours, if I am away from the house for a longer period of time, I need something to supplement the Helios. Pink Joyce IPF 3/06  Pennslvania 

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Pink, I've been lucky enough to get two

Helios plus units from my supplier. They hyaven't ever charged me for

the 2nd one.

Now that Medicare and the supplemental plan takes care of all of it it

doesn't matter. I used to pay 50% of the cost !!!

I fill up two of them if I think that one might not do it...I've needed

both frequently.

I need 3 lpm or sometimes 3.5 on the Helios if I'm talking a great

deal. The stupid thing

does occasionally freeze up...I just stop talking...turn it down to 2

lpm for a few minutes and then all is OK.

I always take the oximeter with me in my purse, so if I need to turn

the Helios down I can be monitoring the #'s to

be sure I don't drop below 90. So far so good.

Happy New Year in advance...may it be sweet and full of happy days for

all your family.

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self-inflicted…I never smoked!

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Joyce T Rosenberg wrote:

Hi Group

the following note is what I sent to the nurse at my

pulmonary doc's office. I hope the note is self explanatory.

I am wondering if anyone else has a similar situation. If

so, what has your experience been?

I look forward to your answers. Thanks.

Pink Joyce

Hi Jen

This is about oxygen

equipment. I have a Helios and a liquid O2 tank. I also have a

concentrator to use in the house.

In addition, I have those

little green tanks, I think they are M6's. I use them to hold me over

when the Helios freezes and when I am going to be out of the house for

a long period of time and the Helios runs out.

For example, last Saturday I

went to the ball game. After the Helios ran out, I used 2 or 3 green

tanks until I got home.

When using O2, I use 2 liters

at rest and 4 liters when active, i.e.: walking the dog, exercise,

walking anyplace.

I just called the O2 company,

Lincare, and requested the little green tanks to hold me over for the

weekend. Elaine said that the insurance will only cover either the

liquid O2 or the green tanks, not both. Then she said that I would

have to pay $10 per green tank if I want both.

So I called Blue Cross, they

said that I need prior authorization from my doctor to cover something

that is a medical necessity. So I called, got a busy signal and will

try again.

To summarize, the Helios is

only good for for 3 to 4 hours, if I am away from the house for a

longer period of time, I need something to supplement the Helios.

Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennslvania

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