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Apria Healthcare Reviews

Jackson, TN

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  • Helpful and courteous staff
  • Quick resolution of issues
  • Reliable medical equipment
Cons
  • Frequent billing discrepancies
  • Poor communication from service
  • Delays in equipment delivery

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed March 19, 2018

    First of all I got a call on March 12th stating I would hear from Apria in about 5 days. I didn't hear anything from them, if that weren't bad enough I receive this box just tossed on my front porch. I open it up and all supplies are there except the tubing, seriously what good is the CPAP without the tubing? Apria doesn't set up the machine for you, you're expected to muddle your way through a bunch of videos and papers to figure it out. Well fine except I watched several videos and nothing addressed calibration, nothing is said in the paperwork about calibration.

    They sent me this huge face mask that will cover my nose and mouth, never once was I asked what type of mask I'd want when I really want the nasal pillows. I'm claustrophobic, that huge mask will send me into full-on panic. Of course everything was sent on Friday evening so I've been stuck having to wait until Monday to try and get this resolved, meanwhile I'm sitting here looking at the machine that can give me some relief and make my sleep better yet I can't even begin on it until this mess is sorted.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2018

    Unbelievable company!! To say they STINK is an understatement! My doctor ordered me a cpap machine, some Chinese woman called me, couldn't understand her, told her to email the info so I could review because was trying to get me to give her my c.c. information, so I could automatically be charged for whatever she was trying to sell me. Never got the info. Called back, spoke to a Chinese guy this time, he said, "Let's see what happens," never got anything from that garbage either. 4 days later, I get a package delivered by FedEx? Called to tell them I didn't order it or authorize it, and I am still currently on hold for over 30 minutes!!! Stay clear of these fools! I wish there was an option to give them negative star ratings, because they don't deserve the 1 that I had to choose as a minimum.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2018

    Apria Healthcare. When I call, I have to wait 30 plus minutes, My time is Valuable too. Since I have to wait soo long, who do I send the bill for my time? Then I get someone in the Philippines with a strong accent that's hard to understand. Then, their accounting is questionable at best. I can’t get answers. Why Humana does business with them or recommend them is beyond me. So, frustrating.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoveragePricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed March 13, 2018

    I used Apria for my CPAP supplies. In July I called them to stop sending me automatic supplies. Regardless of my calls they kept sending me supplies and submitted charges to me. When I want to return the supplies, they said they don't have a record of me calling to stop the supplies and refused to take the supplies back. I had to spend weeks and more than 5 calls. Each range from 30 minutes to an hour just to keep telling the same story. Finally the local manager took the amount off my bill. Now comes the CPAP machine. I don't want to rent it anymore, they offered purchase price and I agreed to pay it. The lady said they will submit the claim to the insurance and I will pay the full amount due to high deductible. I waited for the insurance document to state what I owe and it never arrived.

    I realized that because they put me in collection for non-paying and again they don't have a record of the conversation stating that they will submit the purchase price to the insurance. After another few phone calls I went to the local Apria office and paid the agreed on amount 356.67 for the remaining balance on the CPAP machine. This morning Apria calls me and said I own 440.00... and said if I disagree with the amount I have to talk a level 2 customer service. The scary part is I am sure this happens a lot with this company... I could only imagine how much they bill insurance and individuals... no wonder the price of health care is sky high. I am thinking of taking this as a class action for embezzling money from insurance and individuals.

    Furthermore there is one more practice they do in terms of renting the CPAP machine that I am sure is illegal. I will have to discuss this with authorized law office. Let's say you rent the machine through insurance A. Now you changed insurance mid-year. They renew the rental agreement in a way that the new insurance is not aware that the old insurance paid some amount for the machine and they reset the payments. Scary...

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 13, 2018

    Have been using Apria for almost a year to find they have no moral values or ethics to their clients. Just discovered they were overcharging for oxygen $186.78. Resource Medical Group price $40.00 for the large tank non-portable. Forget trying to get adjustment. Over $1200 overcharge, I am disabled, on Social Security. Medicare does not pay if you suffer from cluster headaches. They would not even adjust for applicable rate Medicare allows to charge. They were slow in processing my order, over 5 days, had to drive and pick.

    They said I signed a waiver which I was not told about. Was having cluster headaches on the day I went. Remember being told to sign for release of tanks, nothing mentioning waiver. Over 2 hours on the phone today, talked to 3 people, transferred to a 4th to leave a voicemail. My recommendation to anyone that has to self-pay or insurance, go to “RESOURCE MEDICAL GROUP 800-582-9596”. They were straight and honest from the start,

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    Reviewed March 10, 2018

    If I could I would give this company a negative 10. We talked with our doctor and 5 months later, after speaking to a supervisor and them stating that our vpap was a priority delivery, now 8 months later we still have not heard from them. Avoid this company! They have terrible customer service, terrible delivery and follow through. I don’t know how they stay in business. But our insurance company is going to find out about their fraud. Charging us for supplies that aren’t delivered. Yeah, it’s time to get the insurance involved.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2018

    First of all, a general statement is that Apria must be understaffed – personnel need training for CPAP agreements, control over document flow, and a need for better quality customer interaction. I tried to handle this with calling Apria Billing at 866-838-4762. Call wait time usually exceed 30 minutes. You are generally routed to a call center in the Philippines. Language barriers and ability to assist is an issue. Therefore, I now request to speak with the USA desk. You cannot call a USA desk directly. Also what company has a greeting that says you will have an extended wait time? Seems to be that way every day I’ve tried calling. That means you need additional resources or a better-organized staff.

    Unfortunately, when I needed a replacement CPAP machine, Apria was the only choice for product due to their relationship with the doctor’s office. I say unfortunately due to the years of experience the 1st time I received a CPAP. Billing and the ordering of supplies was always challenging. When it came time for the new machine, I expressed my dislike for working with Apria. The doctor’s response was that they knew the issues but unfortunately the other suppliers weren't any better.

    Deciding to give them another try, the initial agreement that was written and explained by the rep was a never-ending rental with payments ultimately totally the price of a new car. When I brought this up there was no reaction to seeing why it would be so exorbitant. After refusing the document and later calling back to get a copy of the agreement, the rep indicated a mistake was made and that the agreement period was 13 months and then you would own it. Explanation, “My bad”.

    At the time of receiving the device, the rep took down payment checks. The rep wrote on the agreement that the checks were received including the check number. Three months later, the checks still have not been cashed. I initiated calls after the first two weeks indicating that they were not processed. That it may take up to 30 days to process them. What company has such a poor process to take that long? After other calls to billing with no response, the sales rep suggested that I put a stop order on the checks and reissue them. The cost per check for this was $31.00 or $62.00 total. Only catch to that is that Apria would not cover the cost. It was their mistake, but my penalty. Billing was very rude in trying to work through this.

    I have tried to get return calls to discuss this. Apria did not return calls. On their website they have a contact section. 4 times over the past month I have explained the situation and have not received a reply. I spoke again with billing and said that the account was in error. The reply was that they only update the website account monthly and they do not make return calls. I asked to speak to a supervisor. I was sent to a voicemail. The first time I left a message, no reply. The second time, the voicemail would not accept messages.

    Ok, I have it off my chest. Apparently it is what it is. I assume that I am not the only person receiving this type of service. If there were zero stars out of 5 I give that to Apria. I’m limited to 1 star. By the way, the equipment is very good. A big improvement over my last machine. Too bad that the doctors' staff can’t handle the product acquisition and billing. Their process is definitely better.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2018

    I recently had Apria take $2223.00 out of my account without authorization. It's been 3 weeks now and they said it could be another 4 - 6 weeks. This is ridiculous! I believe this company should be shut down! My previous experience with them wasn't much better!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 9, 2018

    I chose Apria Healthcare because I needed to order a breathing machine to assist with my sleep apnea. I initiated contact the beginning of February and the doctor’s office sent the needed form along with my insurance company approving order. I have made multiple attempts to contact customer service about the order and machine delivery without success. I've been put on hold for over 45 minutes with ending result of having to leave a voicemail. When I have spoken to a representative I've been told a Apria rep would call me back but I never received a returned call. This action with Apria has added additional stress along with my current health issues.

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    Reviewed March 8, 2018

    Called to try and get equipment and after updating my info, I was told that they could not service me in any way whatsoever because I had a bill with them that was in collections; unbeknownst to me. Then I received another call from Apria, after my Dr faxed the Rx for equipment, and I was told the same thing. I guess Apria has determined that their oxygen patients should go without oxygen and die! So unprofessional the way they handle patients. Will never use them again!

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    Reviewed March 5, 2018

    I have been ordering cushions for my CPAP and they have been charging my ins. Co. (FL. Blue) for "FACE MASK INTERFACE REPLACEMENT FOR FF MASK". This item is way more expensive than the cushions and FL. Blue has been paying them. I tried to contact the billing Dept. and the wait is close to an hour. I tried faxing them and their line is always busy. I have contacted Fl. Blue about this issue but it still occurs. Do not use this CO. for supplies.

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    Reviewed March 5, 2018

    My insurance company approved a "purchase" for a New CPAP machine, and now 2 years later, Apria is saying it was a rental and I owe them 2 years of missed monthly rental payments. They were paid for the purchase!

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed March 3, 2018

    I have never dealt with a worse excuse of a business. I have some very serious health issues that require oxygen etc. My Drs have prescribed, my insurance (which I have 2 insurances both excellent) has approved but Apria has given me the runaround on EVERYTHING. Apparently their margin of profit on this product isn't great enough. Well you did the negotiating on the contract not me the patient. I now have a case manager from my insurance company helping me and we are in the process of switching companies so I can get what I need. With all the health issues I have going on I should not have to be dealing with this crap. Apria is a crappy company.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2018

    I am a Service Coordinator working with a patient who suffers from Dementia. She has both Medicaid and Medicare. I originally submitted via fax a prescription for a Hoyer Lift and Wheelchair Harness on 10/6/17. I called to follow up on the order on 11/7/17, 12/5/17, 12/20/17, 2/22/18 and on all the phone calls the representatives tell me the same thing "we are escalating the order, someone will call you back". I asked to speak with a supervisor or someone that could give me an answer and they say there is no one else I can speak to and no one returns my phone calls.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2018

    I tried to fill a prescription for a BiPAP. My primary coverage is Medicare. The prescription was presented to Apria in late October, 2017. No action by Apria through December 2017, so I filed a complaint with Medicare. I made three times weekly calls to Apria, which ended up in a call bank in the Philippines. During December, I walked in the front door of the local Apria office three times and the matter was supposedly escalated. I never received a call from Apria and neither did my doctor. Medicare contacted the Apria liaison person on January 8, 2018. The Apria liaison told Medicare that Apria had all the documentation that was needed so that Medicare could close the complaint. The BiPAP was provided on January 9, 2018.

    On February 20, 2018, I received an Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage stating that Apria was unable to obtain necessary documents to file with Medicare and that I would be billed for the BiPAP. Apria has not yet filed a claim with Medicare. The notice also indicated that if Medicare did pay, I would be able to request a refund from Apria. I was told by Medicare that the ABN is supposed to be sent BEFORE the order is filled, rather than 1-1/2 months AFTER delivery.

    Apria, as far as Medicare is concerned, has to be one of the most unwieldy lumbering bureaucracies I have ever run into. The administrative side of the business is slow, inactive, ineffective, non-communicative and inert. It is perhaps one of the greatest social welfare systems to keep the incapable and inept from wandering the streets and creating a public nuisance. If you have the opportunity, take your business anywhere else. On the bright side, I was assured today that my prescription order and claim has been "escalated" for the third time, perhaps in time to satisfy the complaint I have refiled with Medicare.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2018

    When ordering Opti-Life supplies, the replacement supplies are knockoffs, don’t fit right and straps on headgears fall apart in just weeks. When I called to complain the answer was, "Too bad. So sad." Even the water chamber was wrong and after arguing with rep finally got right one sent to me. I will not use Apria again. When you are on Medicare the cheapest supplies are used.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018

    My employer moved my healthcare coverage to a new insurer in Jan 2017. In the process, I was automatically assigned to Apria as DME supplier. I had Apria in the past, so was apprehensive given their poor service. When this issue began in Mar 2017, I started documenting all communications. I placed an order for APAP supplies from Apria in Mar 2017. It took eight months to get Apria to correctly submit the claims on this order through my correct insurance (end of November). After making no progress in resolving this matter with Apria, I asked for help from my healthcare plan. After little success by their rep, she then escalated to her Provider Relations department to assist.

    It had been 10 months of communications with Apria without having yet reached full resolution. I had not received reimbursement for overpayment from Apria nor any communication/statement from Apria even acknowledging I am owed reimbursement. It took writing to Apria's CEO in January of 2018 to get reimbursed - the check arrived almost 11 months after the order was placed and their mistakes had begun. I spent countless hours of my time trying to resolve this issue. Apria submitted claims to the wrong insurer multiple times after having been provided the correct insurer information repeatedly. I paid the initial $300+ invoice through my VISA which they automatically charged after the incorrect insurer denied the claims. Apria never communicated to me the denial from the incorrect insurer, they simply charged my VISA the full amount.

    Apria erroneously double-billed me for the same order and amount of $300+. They then sent me a statement and left a voicemail threatening collections for their erroneous double billing. In October, a new/separate DME APAP supply order was delivered to me. Neither I nor my physician placed the order, as I had moved DME companies by this time. Re the erroneous DME order, Apria told me they would schedule pickup of the supplies and let me know when that was to occur. A UPS driver appeared at my door without my having received any communication from Apria re a scheduled pickup date/time. Apria placed another charge on my VISA for the erroneous order after I had clearly communicated to Apria to remove auto pay and that they did not have any authority to bill my personal VISA without my approval. I placed a dispute on this charge with my bank who provides my VISA.

    Apria provides EXTREMELY poor quality of customer service. Attempting to reach Apria representatives when there are issues is a test of patience. Wait times are extremely lengthy and representatives don't follow through on their commitments and are inconsistent in their responses. There has been a lack of follow through on what they committed to doing in almost EVERY instance. I have moved my DME provider. I would NEVER go back to Apria, even if I had to pay for my supplies out of pocket. Their company seriously needs an audit of their practices.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018

    I have been receiving CPAP supplies through Apria since becoming eligible for Medicare last year, but have been using a BIPAP machine for 10 years so I have lots available for comparison. Apria outsources to India and other countries and trains reps to be polite but they have absolutely no understanding and do nothing but read from prepared scripts. I thought that ordering supplies from them was always very difficult. However, it wasn't until I was eligible for a new BIPAP machine through Medicare that my real nightmare began and still continues. It took five months, hours of phone calls each month repeatedly sending in requested information until they finally sent me a new BIPAP machine. And then the catch 22 kicked in: They wanted me to complete a compliance review within 30-90 days before sending me any needed supplies. But they only sent me one nasal pillow which is good for 14 days.

    So today I had to order and pay for supplies so that I can be on the new machine long enough to complete the compliance period and get certified by my doctor. Additionally, they told me that my sleep study and face to face notes were not conducted by a Certified sleep doctor. This was completely wrong! They were looking at my General practitioner who forwarded the study and notes and not the doctor who performed the study. Also they just sent me a $2,000 BIPAP after months of confirming that I met all of the qualifications! And now they won't send the supplies needed to complete the compliance period? Absurd! And then there is the fact that I can purchase the BIPAP machine directly online for less than half the price that they have on their contract.

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2018

    Worse company ever and we have HAD to use them for years. I have spent hours and I mean hours this week dealing with my husband's CPAP order. They charged my credit card but wouldn't supply an invoice, nor bill the insurance. Package shows up today NO PACKING SLIP, NO INVOICE AND ITEMS MISSING. I already spend 1 hour on the phone with them today getting passed from one person to the next. Called my insurance company MODA and they said they have had nothing but complaints recently about.

    I am going to find out when I can get my husband in to see another specialist and get away from this horrible company. Customer Service is just as bad as the order processors. It is like a script they read and just keep saying the same thing. I am going to call my credit card company and start a dispute against this company. I am not paying for items they haven't shipped and I can't stand the thought of being on the phone for another hour with these idiots!

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2018

    They keep telling me my order will be shipped soon and I will be sent an email to verify. Three weeks, no equipment or email to let me know it’s on its way. Supposedly shipping out of Kansas, I’m in Colorado. Three days tops plus a week for insurance paperwork to be processed. I should have had enough time to place two separate orders by now. If they verified my insurance AND have my CC no., why can’t they just ship the items immediately???

    Updated on 02/21/2018: My insurance required, I use Apria to order my CPAP supplies so I called and placed an order. I called about a week later, to see if I could get a tracking number when the order was sent out. They said they would email me when it shipped and said the order would be shipped out on the 19th (a week later). I called 4-5 days later to check on the order. It had not shipped yet but was to be sent "soon?!" This is almost a month now, so I called to check on the order again. The person I spoke to said they cancelled the order due to not being able to verify the insurance, which I verified both times I called before. Now I called my insurance to call Apria themselves to ask them to send the order Apria took upon themselves to cancel. Hopefully the Insurance can get them to send my supplies (waiting on the phone right now).

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2018

    Never had a good experience with Apria. Terrible customer service. Rarely anyone to speak with that can speak understandable English. Always a runaround with trying to take care of ANYTHING with them. I can't believe they are still in business. How they skate by and continue to get business is beyond me. I've never been made more angrier from dealing with a company's supposed customer service. I left them a long time ago and somehow they called me about a new order from my doctor.

    I was going to give them another chance, but they screwed around with me on the phone for 20 minutes without answering a question after I returned their call. Plus, I was talking to someone who could barely speak English. I finally hung up and called my doctor to let them know that there is NO WAY I would deal with these charlatans again!!! Terrible people and a terrible company. RUN! Don't walk away from this company. It will bring you some peace while dealing with your medical problem.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018

    On 1-23-18 I re-ordered my CPAP supplies. I asked to have them sent to another address as I was out-of-town for six weeks. The supplies did not show up, so on 2-3-18 I called and got an offshore call center based in India. The representative was polite, but his English was so poor I was unable to get a straight answer as to where the supplies were or if they had even been sent. I tried again on 2-7-18 and again got the offshore call center. I asked if they could transfer me to someone in the US as they said the supplies were shipped on 1-29-18 - a full six days after I placed the order - but could not give be a tracking number and could not even tell me where the supplies were being shipped to.

    I used a couple of their other numbers and finally got a woman in the US who was snotty, and that is being generous. She said all calls for CPAP supply follow-up were offshore and was not helpful in clarifying where the supplies were, saying only they should be received at my house soon. This is the third time APRIA has either screwed up an order or mailed it to the wrong address. When I ordered my supplies in October 2017, I explained to the representative that we had just moved, gave them the new address and told them to remove the old one. Lo and behold... they mailed my supplies to the old address. They are still sitting there waiting for us to return to put the house up for sale.

    The place is run so incompetently that I don't know how they stay in business. And I hate dealing with issues when offshore resources are involved. While they are polite, they rarely speak good English and there is a cultural disconnect that makes it really difficult to determine whether they even understand what one is saying. Apria is making a good profit on this stuff, the least they could do is provide good customer service. Switching providers immediately. Run the other way if your insurance tells you Apria is a provider. There are others... and I cannot believe any of them could be as poorly run as Apria!

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018

    In August of 2016, my wife received her CPAP mask and filter replacement. It was covered at 80% by Medicare, and our secondary insurer covered the remaining 20%, leaving us with no balance. In 2018, we received a bill from Apria for $20.07. They said that in 2017, the price of those items were RETROACTIVELY raised. They said we owed the difference. How can you get a bill for something when the price when we got the equipment was fully paid for, and a year later the price went up. They claimed the price was raised in 2017 for the items in 2016. IS THIS NUTS OR WHAT!!! They threatened us and said if we didn't pay they would pursue legal action. AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS. NEEDLESS TO SAY, we have changed CPAP supply providers. We paid under protest.

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018

    These people are pathetic! They don't update your address when new info is provided, they ship CPAP replacement products to non-existent addresses, charge you for the co-pay, then don't bother replacing all of the missed shipments. How does a company get this huge through such ineptitude?! I will pay full price for the products I need through cpap.com before ever using these idiots again. They are not worth the aggravation!

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    After a positive interaction with Apria Healthcare, R. increased their star rating on Feb. 14, 2018.

    Updated review: Feb. 14, 2018

    Recently I posted on Apria Healthcare and my frustrations. I shared the content of my post with the Apria Customer care national email. I never mentioned this post, so there was no pressure to help me. Since contacting them in this manner I have received help from the national office and even have the local rep's (the one who deals with the Doctors) direct line. The problems have not all gone away, but the level of service is so much better. I can give it 4 stars. It is nice when a company recognizes a problem and then acts to solve it. Kudos to the Apria team here in OKC.

    Original Review: Feb. 5, 2018

    A change of insurance forced me to change to Apria for my oxygen and CPAP supplies. When I was not home to answer a call they somehow got my wife's work number and began calling her at work. I put a stop to that as soon as possible. Then they started calling after 9 pm to my home. My wife is an early riser so they woke her up a couple of times. The Friday I was to get my equipment, between 1 and 5 pm, (and I sat at home waiting for the equipment) they called at 9:30, on a Friday night, to tell me I was next for delivery at 10:05 pm. I asked why no one had called to let me know they were late, the driver said it was not his fault, I should have called the office. They kept changing the schedule. I told them no chance they were coming at that hour. I asked them to call in the morning and deliver the next day. They finally called again on Sunday night, New Year's Eve at 7pm to tell me they would be there by 8 pm. Seriously people?

    They insisted I have a new sleep study to get a CPAP (they would not support the one I had with supplies) so I saw the DR., got a study ordered, went to the study, found I need a BiPAP. Now because the DR is not on the Study read by a MD who signed his name, they will not supply the BiPAP. Even though I have provided a study report with both names they will not give me a BiPAP. The customer service people, when I try to speak with them, can barely speak English, they are heavily accented and they are belligerent.

    When I asked to speak to a manager I was put on hold, no problem. Five minutes later I had the same service person back later telling me how she can't fix the problem and I need a new study. When I asked why I wasn't speaking to a manager she said "I am taking care of you". Again I demanded a manager and she put me on hold. I hung up 45 minutes later when the line went dead. I intend to write my health care about this horrible company. I hope they drop them asap.

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    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018

    Horrible experience and customer service. I had obtained a CPAP machine covered by the state assisted medical coverage I had at the time. This machine was considered a rental and not owned. My wife found employment and this put us over the allowable threshold for coverage so we were dropped. I was contacted by an Apria representative about the machine and I explained that I did not have any current coverage, could not afford the machine and would like to return the equipment. The representative had a heavy accent and communication was extremely difficult. About a week after the call I receive an invoice in the mail for the full amount of the machine.

    After calling customer service, waiting on hold for 45 minutes and speaking to someone else who I could not communicate with, I was transferred to a senior manager. She informed me that as of the day of the first (and only) call from them that the rental agreement was converted to “ownership”, I could not return the rented equipment and there was nothing they could do. I tried to explain that I could not afford the cost of the machine and that the original representative who contacted me did not explain the situation correctly or give me my options clearly. I am now stuck with a $1000 bill for equipment that was considered rented until Apria decided to force me to buy it under threat of sending the account to collections.

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2018

    I really feel for everyone that has to use this company. My husband is on oxygen 24x7 and we got stuck renting our equipment from Apria. We've had all of the described issues in previous reviews i.e. incorrect supplies, billing errors, harassing calls. Lucky for us there is a warehouse less than three miles from our house so when we get customer no-service over the phone we just drive there. Not lucky for them.

    Last week my husband discovered mold in his internal filters and called for replacements. The wrong supplies came. He called again and confirmed that they have his equipment info and ordered supplies again. Wrong filters came again today. He called the branch office and told them that he got the wrong supplies again, and asked if he could come get the filters. They said he could. In the meantime he sees the service hours are way over on both machines. He isn't a tech, but knows this can't be a good thing.

    He got to the Apria office to get his new filters and a guy comes out of the warehouse and tells him he can't have new filters. My husband has pulmonary fibrosis and cannot be breathing mold, so he says, "I will get the filters today." The young man snatched the moldy filter from my husband and wouldn't give it back. So my husband says to him, "Fine, I'll get it myself." He starts to go in the back and the young man says he's going to have him arrested. My husband said, "Good" and continues to look for better help.

    In the meantime another man comes out and assists my husband who is now in the back offices. This man and the branch manager proceed to tell him it's okay to have mold in the filter. My husband disagrees with them and they did give him the new filters, and lo and behold, they realize that his machines are scheduled for service/calibration on February 12th! This is the second incident that could cause serious contraindications to his health while he awaits a lung transplant. Run far from this company! They literally just drop off oxygen equipment and wait for you to die! Oh, and of course they wouldn't return the moldy filter to him.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2018

    Today is 2/1/2018. Apria showed up 2 hrs early. I have standing instructions for 10 years now that I'm not home from 10-12. I'm at the Gym recovering from stroke and bypass. Apparently they came at 11:40 am. Leaving me a note of ''been by to service you" is not unusual. It is routine. I almost never see them even when I am home, I am sure they quietly drive up tap on the door and even if my garage is open... Car in garage, TV is blaring, they drive off. Never phone calling. They get credit for the call???

    Apria has been on my crap list for a long time, mostly because of such service. I wondered could this just be me? I note the 800 # left on the call card doesn't connect me with the reschedule agent, just to customer service. Then you have to get another number and call that number to reschedule the appointment several weeks later. Hope they come after 1 pm, hope they call ahead, hope they sound their horn. This firm is in bad disrepair and service dept reminds me of the Beverly Hillbillies.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2018

    After OVER A MONTH of back and forth with Apria, I had to cancel my order. I contacted them a month ago to get a price to purchase a replacement CPAP machine. Was told I could make a one time purchase of a replacement machine. Faxed documents to them. Two weeks went by, nothing. Called and was told I had to fax them a current doctor's order. They faxed my doctor’s office and my doctor faxed them the form back. Another week went by, nothing from Apria. Called them repeatedly, was put on hold for over 30 minutes twice and hung up on twice.

    Finally, after I called my insurance company to try and get this resolved, THEY were put on hold for a half-hour and finally spoke to a Apria rep, who informed me that I could NOT purchase a CPAP machine. After a month of waiting and a dozen phone calls. Asked for them to convert this rental order I didn't ask for to a purchase and was told this was not possible. Cancelled my order. These people are idiots, DO NOT DEAL WITH THEM.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2018

    Apria has the worst customer service! No one can give a clear consistent answer much less speak clear understandable English. I have tried for over a month to place an order for a hospital bed. After a month of calling them over four times to find out when the bed would be delivered. I was total 'sorry' they don't cover the bed I needed, after verify with beforehand with them they do. After being told they don't, I asked why has no one called me back, they said, “Oh sorry.” Come to find out they are trying to get approved the wrong type of bed. If they understood English that might help, but no telling. Now I have to start over again!

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2018

    My husband requires oxygen 24/7 and his concentrator is faulty. We were given a 4 hour window of 10 am to 2 pm for the replacement unit, the delivery was revised to 12 noon to 4 pm, then revised again from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm. This runaround happens every time we require service, supplies and or respond to their call for an inspection. EVERY TIME without fail. This is truly deplorable service for people who depend on the service from Apria. This company should be heavily fined or put out of business.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2018

    Diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and CPOD. Very difficult to breathe, especially at night, due to poor positioning when I sleep on my mattress. My oncologist, upon a visit was explained all this and suggested and prescribed me a hospital bed in that it would help me breathe by positioning my upper torso with an electronic positioning hospital bed. I called my insurance company and they offered to help me place an order thru a company called Apria Health. After countless phone calls and emails, 2 months passed by and still no bed. I was constantly told someone would contact me, but no one ever did. The reason I did not call another company is at this point I felt that I was too vested not the order process and did not want to start all over with another company. At this point I called my Insurance rep to help me get to the bottom of this.

    The rep called with me on a conference and after an hour, and making sure that I was covered for the bed and that my script was sent in, it was told to me by an Apria rep that the bed would be finally sent and shipped within 7 to 15 business days. To my horror, 14 days later I called (almost 3 months have transpired) to make sure all was in order, a representative at Apria told me that “we have not been able to ship because you are not covered for a hospital bed”... I responded with, “what?? I called 14 days ago and verified with my insurance rep that I was covered”! The representative at Apria did not know how to answer me and basically told me to call Medicare. I am appalled at the way they treated me and neglected to expedite my request!! I don’t have long to live and this short time I have left, was forced suffering even more! This company should NOT be in business!

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2018

    This is simply the worst company to have to deal with. No one is on the same page. They don't even have a direct contact with their branches. They won't transfer patient records to a much closer location.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2018

    They say they never received the faxes from my doctor's office. I've had my primary care doctor for almost 14 years and trust him implicitly. If they say they faxed the info to Apria they did! I need a new adjustable bed. Because of the delay I believe they caused I am still trying to sleep on a bed with broken springs. I could not believe the uncaring and nonempathetic way they treated me. Where does it stop! Fifteen years ago I got my bed within a week!

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2018

    DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY - they will charge you FULL PRICE for an item you are renting with no warning, will do nothing to fix it, will offer no refunds, will not take the equipment back. Oh, and they took over 3 months to get a sick woman her wheelchair. This company has been the worst part about me getting sick - and that's saying a lot because I've gone through hell with my illness. I have Lyme Disease and it got so bad that I have to use a wheelchair while I'm dealing with it (I'm 32 years old). When I finally bit the bullet and decided to rent one, my company referred me to Apria. They took over 3 MONTHS to get me my wheelchair. How any company can think that someone who needs a wheelchair can go 3 months without one is awful, and should have been enough of a red flag to not continue with them.

    But after many calls back and forth, and many times of them telling me they'll call me with progress only to never call me back (this happened multiple times)... they finally got me the chair. My rental agreement with my insurance co-pay was $5/month. I'm temporarily on disability so we can't afford much so that was a relief! That only lasted for a couple months though. Without warning, my co-pay jumped to $50/month. Then, without warning again, a week before Christmas, Apria (the healthcare company whose slogan is 'Thank you for being the best part about Apria') charged me for the full remaining price of the chair, over $800!!! I called immediately of course, and found out that it was because my insurance policy had changed and I forgot to call to update them. Sorry - I have Lyme, I'm bedridden, I'm in a freakin' wheelchair, and I have a million other things to deal with. I'm a sick human - can you help me fix this?

    Their answer was "No. It's our new policy that if there's an issue billing insurance we bill the customer the full retail price." I finally broke down in tears after my millionth call with their customer service asking if there's anything they can do to fix this - and one kind rep said she would talk to her managers. When she came back on the line she said they can't give me a refund but they might be able to re-bill my new insurance company for a rental, and put the chair back into rental status and refund me money that way - and she was going to have to look into it more and call me back.

    Two weeks later... no call. Big surprise. I called them back to get a progress update, and there was no record of that rep doing anything on my behalf. Their system doesn't even show the names of who you spoke to. Now I'm suspicious that the chair is even worth the near $1,000 that they charged me for it, because everything I see online shows the chair's value at $100-300. If you're considering Apria, take this advice from a sick and tired woman in a wheelchair - RUN!!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2018

    THIS COMPANY IS TERRIBLE AND UNFAIR, AND UNPROFESSIONAL. I had ordered supplies from Apria Health Care and submitted to my medical sharing program, and they paid a set amount for a while until it went over the allocated amount they would pay. I then called and cancelled the receiving of the supplies and they continued to send them. After several attempts to cancel with them, they stopped sending supplies, however they continued to bill me for months. I then spoke several times with their company and seemed to get nowhere until finally a man at the company spoke at length with me and said if we made 3 more payments (which I did) then basically we would own the machine and be done with this. Well you guessed it they continued to bill us and then sent it to collections and when I called again, they had no record of our conversation. This company is terrible!!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2018

    DO NOT USE APRIA: HORRIBLE, MISERABLE EXPERIENCE. After my insurance company, Blue Shield and GNP medical group, approved a medical device, I was informed that I would get it through Apria. Called Apria multiple times and was told they did not carry the device and would not provide it for me. On repeat calls, each time the person was rude and yelled at me saying, "I told you we will not supply that device." It took me 4 months of persistent calls to insurance, GNP and Apria, but I finally received the device.

    The insurance company informed that me that per their contract with Apria, I would pay $69.99 per month for 10 months and would convert to purchase on January 13, 2018. I fulfilled my obligation and paid Apria $699.90. Now as of 1-24-18, I am receiving harassing phone calls from Apria stating that I need to pay an outstanding balance to avoid further collection efforts. Apria is not being honest and their mercenary billing tactics are unacceptable. Apria has failed to honor their contract with Blue Shield and are overbilling me. Furthermore, they are guilty of elder abuse in demanding additional money which is NOT owed to them and threatening to send me to collections.

    Just a few notes regarding reviews on Apria: On the BBB site, there are 831 complaints having to do with billing and collections practices. On Consumer Affairs site, there are 912 one (1) star reviews and most comments indicate that Apria deserves a 0 star review but there was no allowance for a zero (0) review. Yelp has 174 one star reviews.

    Obviously I am just one of many patients who have experienced extreme difficulty with Apria and found Apria to have consistent fraudulent billing practices. I find Apria to be the most unethical and incompetent company ever. I encourage the insurance companies to stop using Apria as a DME vendor as they are detriment to one's health.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2018

    I was self pay at the time and every week they would knock on my door saying I didn't pay and wanted the machine. I had to prove it every time. Finally I get a statement saying I'm paid in full. Over a year later I get a statement saying I owe them one more payment. They even admitted it on the phone that they saw the last statement. Then I get a letter from collections. Unfortunately we were moving back to Ohio at the time due to my father's illness and I didn't keep the last statement. Worst company ever, worst service ever and not people friendly at all!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2018

    My experience with Apria Healthcare has been miserable. They have never given me the right information, even before they outsourced their business to India. Now it is worse. I called today to dispute a bill they said was late. I had set up all my payments to be debited automatically from my bank. They did not get the right card on the right charges, so I racked up a bill for my rental of oxygen machine. Since I thought it was taken care of I disregarded paper statements being sent to my home...until today. I am not looking at a 162$ bill instead of it being taken care of.

    So, today, I wanted to put all of it on auto checking to avoid any more debit card transactions as my debit card was compromised recently. She said she could not tell me the exact charges for the CPAP supplies as they may vary, but later in the conversation she told me that I had to tell her the exact amount to be charged off the checking account. I asked her, "how can I tell you when you do not even know?" This is the kind of incompetence of Apria Healthcare. I do not recommend them. If you can buy your supplies at Ebay, you can save yourself a lot of hassle.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2018

    I had a sleep study done and the study sent information to Apria. I received a call from them that I did not need to return and said they would be in contact in a week with more of an update since they were verifying insurance. They did not call me. I contacted them in early December saying that my deductible had been hit and that I was changing insurance and would have a new one January 1st. I said I needed my service date billed before January 1st. Their rep (Daniel) agreed to this and said it would absolutely be done. He said the equipment might come a day or two after that date, but they would fix the date of service. This was not done. I was billed for January 2nd, my old insurance rejected it, and now I have a $2,670 bill compared to the $136 one that I agreed to.

    I have spent hours on the phone with them trying to fix this. I have been pushed back and forth between billing and customer service, have been put on hold only for the call to drop on their end, and have been hung up on. They keep getting my new insurance and trying to bill it rather than fix their mistake. Their reps have verified notes in the system saying I stressed billing before January 1st for the reasons I stated above and that their rep told me it would be done. They keep saying that even though they see that note and acknowledge the promise, since it was delivered on January 2nd, they can do nothing. I now have a much larger bill. I asked to speak to a supervisor who wasn't available and never called me back as promised. They are essentially refusing to fix their own mistake.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2018

    Do NOT deal with this company and especially do NOT give them your credit or debit card information. These people incorrectly billed my CPAP rental causing me to have to pay 560.00 more than what I was supposed to. They should have billed 4 months rental and the 5th month would be a buyout by the insurance company which should have been in January 2017. They continued billing through July 2017 which the insurance company applied to my deductible leaving the unpaid balances for ME to pay.

    Their customer service is a joke. Your call goes overseas to someone you can barely understand. You ask to speak to someone in the US and you're on hold for 20 minutes then disconnected. When you finally do get through, they will not put you through to a supervisor and they turn you over to collections while you're trying to get the billing straightened out. I finally gave up and paid their bill and the collections bill to keep them from damaging my credit. They have over 900 complaints here and just had to pay about 750,000.00 in restitution and fines for fraudulently billing Medicare and patients simultaneously - see BBB. They cheat people constantly and I don't know how they are even still in business.

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018

    First, there’s nothing more helpless feeling than needing oxygen and not being able to get a person on the phone from Apria. I got 4 menus and then got sent back to the 1st menu. None of their Menu applied but I think they do that on purpose so they don’t have to hire anyone to take calls. It’s all too obvious that Apria is all about the money but nothing about patients. They wanted $250.00 for a walk test that takes about 1 minute that the doc did for free...but Apria won’t rent their machine until you do “their” walk test and fork out the $250.00. My doc has nothing but bad things to say about Apria and is switching me to a good Oxygen supplier when the time is right (you know what I mean). I would never recommend Apria for Oxygen services even to my worst enemy. Oh...and good luck EVER getting them on the phone. They don’t do phones, they only do $$$.

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    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018

    This company is involved in scheme to scam ordinary people of their hard earned money in their times of need for medical attention and should be shut down completely. I've tried in earnest resolving a return on my CPAP machine due to the fact that I lost my job and insurance over 6 months which caused my account to be converted, according to Apria, to a sale instead of rental without notifying me. Apria claims it is the patient responsibility to do so, yet they have no problem converting rental accounts to a sale and billing patients full price for something I no longer use today. When I requested a return the billing rep. refused due to the fact that it has been only 2 days over 30 days since the decision, which I was not involved or notified of, was taken by the company to turn my agreement from a rental agreement to sale.

    When I requested to speak with a supervisor for billing the rep. hung-up the phone instead of transferring me to one and I have not been able to contact one back due to long wait time. It took them 3 and 1/2 week to issue the billing from the date they converted the rental agreement to a sale which caused the mail to come late past my 30 days grace period. Yet I'm still unable to return the machine and credit my account. This is a legal robbery of medical patients who are in need of medical equipment to make their lives better, instead Apria chooses to practice deception and false advertising about their great product and customer service and wrongly scam ordinary people of their hard earned money. Stay away from this company.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018

    Apria calls late Tuesday and leaves message, "If you don't call back before end of office hours you will receive your supplies at the next scheduled date". I was in Los Angeles at Kaiser Healthcare hospital with my handicapped special son Monday through Wednesday. I called back Thursday as we arrived home late on Wednesday. I was told by Nick, Mick, he mumbled his name as Apria employees always do. He said I would not get a delivery until March. Now I was not happy as calling Apria led to many dead ends and seemingly endless automatic disconnections which wasted 45 minutes of my day. I told him that I only had three tanks left, your next delivery is in March. He decided he would transfer me. I was transferred to a recording that if you choose oxygen you get another recording and then disconnected. I chose something which had nothing to do with oxygen.

    The woman, named Sidney? It was mumbled, SOP for Apria, finally agreed to give me oxygen on Monday. It took four times before she would give me a date. I have fallen for the 'Monday' before. As in, yes, it will be delivered on a Monday, a Monday at our convenience, not next Monday, but some Monday within the next few weeks. So my wife and I had plans for tomorrow. A nurse was going to watch our 24/7 care son so we could have a date. Yes, we still do that. It is important when you have special handicapped children to be able to be together and have fun together. A chance to relax.

    And to the theft. I received a piece of equipment to relieve my compressed neck joints late in 2016. I provided a cashiers check to Apria's Rancho Cucamonga office. I was told "it is not Apria's policy to provide receipts", imagine that. They deposited, or cashed the check in February 2017. I had been receiving threatening phone calls before February, weekly after they reconciled it for months, and I have recently received another one, it is 2018 now. I also got a call from their collection agency which looked into it and left me alone then. I sent Apria documents that showed they had reconciled the check. Apria has continued to harass and threaten me and my family's finances and well being.

    Now you may ask why am I still using Apria? I have Kaiser Permanente and I am not allowed a choice. I would provide an order number but Apria will quite often deliver and leave without even leaving a receipt. The only order number is what they have, as they try to only use recordings, this way they can deny service automatically. For some reason they keep saying I can only use 2 LPM of oxygen. My prescription is 2 ~ 4 LPM. I guess this is another way to shortchange customers.

    And when they want to calibrate your equipment watch them. Ask for the calibration date. They will show you their phone. When you try to look at it they will pull it away. Use your video recorder to watch them at all times. Record all messages, phone calls, and when the deliveryman is at your home. Remember, if you take them to court they will continue to postpone the court date. You are one of their oxygen customers. It will be likely that you will expire before the case ever sees court. The only thing which will be accomplished is that you will have spent on lawyers and case related items money that your family will need when you have passed on. If an attorney contacts me please leave a message and I will return the call. Apria calls and harasses us so much that if we do not recognize the number we will not answer.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018

    My husband received a CPAP machine from them and used it for one month. When he went to return it, he was told our insurance had already paid for it so he should just keep it. Almost a year later we received a bill for $72.00 telling us it was overdue and we were going to be sent to collections. I called and was told eventually (after an hour) that it was a mistake and that they would fix it and remove the amount due. Please note they have also been billing my insurance.

    A few months later we received another bill for $72.00. After about 2 hours I received the same explanation. I asked for a letter stating this was an error since I was afraid I would be sent to collections if it wasn't truly cleared up. They told me they could not do that. Now a month later I have received another past due notice for $72.00. I tried calling again and was hung up on after 30 min on hold and am holding again. DO NOT get involved with this company. You will be dealing with issues like this for eternity if you do. (I had to give at least one star in order to submit my review).

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2018

    As others have described, this company wants your money and has no interest in correcting a problem. I have used a CPAP machine for over 8 years. In 11/2017 my pulmonologist prescribed a new CPAP machine. No one asked what CPAP head gear and nose pillows I use; both were just sent to me, a resupply order sent a week later and none of them what I use. After a telephone call the correct head gear was sent to me but again the incorrect nasal pillows. Three times I have called to ask how to return the supplies. Three times I have received a different version of the process and none of them have resulted in me being able to return the supplies.

    Between my insurance, my flexible spending account and my own pocket, I ended 2017 having paid for the machine & supplies (that I don't use)... or so I believed. January 2, 2018, Apria presented a charge to my Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) which has been paid but now that I know about it, it is being contested. I have not authorized Apria to request any HRA payment for 2018. Thus, per IRS guidelines, it is a fraudulent charge as Apria is attempting to be paid for 2017 charges from 2018 funds. Because I have requested a copy of all charges and debits on my account but have not received it, I have no idea if the 1/2/18 is even valid!

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    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018

    Bad Data. I agree with many of the statements of other bloggers. Staff that give you your machine and mask are usually very young and indifferent to helping you get a good fit. Most masks are made to fit men, making them uncomfortable for women. They're also expensive beyond their manufacturing cost which is about 50 cents. In addition the data we get from our CPAP sessions is flawed. What we're given is a simple math calculation. Number of incidents divided by number of hours of use gives an average of incidents. However, this is not a true picture of what actually happens hour to hour in your sleep cycle. If you use your Cpap for 8 hours you might get a score of 8 episodes per. If you lower use to four hours, your average score goes up to 16 episodes per hour because the divider (hours) is smaller.

    Also, as an insomniac, I'm wide awake at least 3 hours in the time I'm using the CPAP, that artificially lowers my average score. You are probably incurring higher scores in some hours of your sleep cycle. Do you see the inaccuracies you’re being given? Better data would be to have a chart that gives you the actual number of incidents in every hour of use so you can see your pattern. Also we need to know how many incidents are an apnea and how man makes them looks so much better to their clients. Good luck to us all.

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    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018

    An order for a medical device was sent in Dec 13th 2017. It is now Jan 9th, 2018. After four self initiated calls, I still have no equipment. Reasons include "busy, it's Christmas", "don't know what happened but let me take your notes down", and other non-useful responses. Proof is in the results. When calling got continually looped into the circle of Press 1 if this, Press 2 if that, etc. Then person on phone has to ask SAME ? over again (HIPAA). Bottom line - no service. Problem not fixed. Necessary equipment never received. Had to buy my own DME equipment. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. Unfortunately I deal with them for OAS supplies and am going to try and figure out how to separate from them and go with another company.

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    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018

    They will bill you and not the insurance or bill both and take from both. You can't teach a human. They will overcharge and when you return equipment they will continue to bill. They should be sued for stealing and dishonesty. They are not a good honest company.

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017

    The ONLY reason I gave this company one star was because I had to put something in order to write this review, they are not even worth one star! This company gave me the runaround for days, empty promises that they would try and push through a machine for me. Since my deductible has been met this year, Urgent and Escalate is what they kept saying and still no machine OR phone calls they promised to me never happened, I had to call them every time and got told different lies each time, and at the end, I have no machine, and now was told I could not get the machine until I took a class. AVOID this company at all cost!!! TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE company!!!

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    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017

    The three times I've had to order CPAP supplies, I dread it because it has taken between 2-5 months & 20-30 phone calls to get things moving. Apria does NO legwork to advance an order. If they didn't get a doc's authorization, the process stops until the PT calls to get the doc to write an Auth. If the insurance company fails to respond, the order stops until the insurance company is called by the PT.

    Then today, I discovered that Apria automatically debited my credit card on file for $426.49 when the insurance company declined auth on something from an order 10 months ago, so instead of having a Dept in Apria work for the PT, they are solely money driven. For 3 CPAP masks, they charged the insurance co $600-some, the insurance co settles on a contracted amt of $400-something, then the PT pays 20% of that. Their products are marked up 500% over what they should be priced. My mission is to have my hospital stop using this DME as the only referral option. It's highway robbery!!!

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    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017

    I was receiving excessive shipments of CPAP supplies and wanted to return my last shipment. I waited for the bill from CareCentrix, which took over a month, to see what my insurance paid (zero). I called CareCentrix for a return authorization (RA) and they transferred me to Apria. No surprise, the call went overseas. They wouldn't give me a RA stating it had been over 30 days, even though the box had not been opened. I asked to speak with a supervisor and was told they didn't have any supervisors. I was not satisfied with that answer so I called the local Apria office off Middlebrook Pike (or so I thought) but my call was sent overseas again.

    I told the person on the phone the situation and he said he would send me an RA in the mail. I waited for about a week and it never came. So I decided to take my package to the local Apria office and he told me under no circumstances were they allowed to take returns after 30 days... again, the box was not opened. He proceeded to open the box, guaranteeing I could never return it. I'm paying the $300.00+ but I'm not happy. I want others to be aware.

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    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017

    CareCentrix and Cigna were instrumental in establishing a TELECON with Apria to support a new C-PAP machine because mine was broken. The issue was escalated in Apria but there is no current status for the machine and I have been passed from customer service to customer service in Apria. Now I have been disconnected with no help in sight. I have since cancelled the order and will pay for this foolish thing myself to make sure I get it. Tough to breathe when you become adapted to the machine.

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    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2017

    I have been on the phone back and forth w/ Apria for 3 1/2 hours to find out about a replacement of the entire oxygen unit. The delivery was reset for today in the a.m. and I started calling at Noon. I checked the automated line and my phone numbers were not listed for delivery today. I first reported this problem on December 24, 2017 in which the rep told me that I would still receive delivery and I definitely knew better than to believe that because of an issue from December 1, 2017 delivery. On December 1, 2017 the bottom portion of the unit was replaced and then it malfunction on December 2, 2017 at 4:00 a.m. I called to report the problem to the overnight dept.

    I started calling again at 8:00 a.m. and was informed that no order had been placed. I then in turn gave the rep all the information all over again and waited up until 11:39 p.m. for the delivery after calling every hour on the hour. The delivery person inputted in the system that he came by my house at 4:30 pm and I was on the phone with the rep. at 4:56 pm to inquiry about said delivery. He lied and then after finally getting a competent individual who heard my frustration called the dispatch dept. and told him to never schedule an emergency appointment for the next day and that the ordinal order should have stayed in place. Now, here it is two (2) weeks later and the unit has malfunctioned again.

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    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2017

    I placed an order for CPAP supplies on 11/28/17 and faxed my Rx for verification. They seemed helpful. Someone called me a while later to confirm an order for a CPAP machine, which I never placed but which was listed on my prescription. I canceled that attempted order, and was told the supplies would still come in 7-10 days. It is now 12/23/17 and still no supplies. I called and they told me they were waiting for the fax with my prescription, and that I would need to call back in an hour after they reboot their system if I wanted to find out what the order number or status is. Sorry...placing my order elsewhere because I ran out of patience with the idiotic mishandling of my account.

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    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2017

    These pathetic liars told us they were going to deliver an oxygen concentrator because my 85 year old mother has dangerous overnight o2 stats. We waited up until 11 pm and no one showed up and no one called. Tried to call them 7 times but their phone system is impossible to navigate. Kept pushing numbers and ending up right at the beginning of the message over and over again. They have no local number even though the representative who called me initially said they do. Called back in the morning and finally spoke with a live person. Then she tells me that they are having technical issues and cannot look up my mom's account and tells me to call back in an hour. What unacceptable customer service. What a joke. What does someone do in an emergency? Pathetic and unacceptable. I’m going to contact their corporate office. Please do not use this company.

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    Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017

    Please. No matter what they tell you, no matter how many doctors refer you, don't get involved with these people. Endless spam calls, vague billing practices with little likelihood of clarification via their phone numbers and clueless employees, contracts and prices that make no sense, and you just can't seem to get a clear break. I honestly think I would have saved money had I just gone out of my own pocket from the beginning. Don't help them prop up this husk of a business.

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    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2017

    I ordered replacements for my CPAP and after two weeks I called Apria. Person checked my order and said it was on hold but had no reason. Then told me it would be processed in 2-3 days. I asked if shipment could be expedited and told no. Is this good customer service?

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    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2017

    Sounds like I'm not alone, been through with them for over 4 years. After dealing with them "threatening me" with bad credit rating from debt collectors they said I owe them $750,00 and they couldn't show for what supply I received. I returned all supplies still in box, they sent it back... Feel sorry for anyone who is with Apria!! Just got letter from debt collector 12-12-17 for a supply sent 9-16-15.

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    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2017

    Consumers beware! Believe the one-star reviews you read. I made the mistake of not reading them. 4 wrong orders, very hard to understand persons talking on phone, local rep says they deal with this daily and it’s out of their control. Didn’t receive bill for three months. Tells me I’m past due. Shows 7 non-covered services on bill with no explanation from them or my insurance. They just want the money!! Collection threat!! Lady working at my doctor's office told me she’d never deal with them. Oh yeah not suppose to tell me that!! Local rep told me I have the option of purchasing supplies somewhere else.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017

    I am in an ongoing event with getting a CPAP machine replaced. About 2 months ago I began the process. My old machine was over 8 years old and had over 26500 hours on it. In CPAP years, that's a very old machine. Replacement required my physician to get with Apria Healthcare. When there was a problem with paperwork they wouldn't call back to tell the nurse what they needed. I called them and then had the nurse send them the settings and the officer notes. It was about 2 weeks and I hadn't heard from them. I called them earlier this week and went through the normal half English speaking agent who told me she would refer me to the section that handles machines. She told me they would call me that afternoon, well 5 days have past and I am going to call them and if they actually understand English maybe I can motivate these idiots.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017

    In the three years I have been with Apria, only three statements have arrived correctly... always showing more than copay due. This company deposits checks as soon as they get them but may wait 60-90 days before posting. And they try to get you to make auto payments your choice of paying account. NEVER DO THIS! If I had done that, I would never get my money back... This is the worst business I have had in my 81 years. Sure hope I can find another company. BTW, I have always been on time, never late, and one of their customer service people lied to Blue Cross and told them I was 3 payments behind... That might get a legal suit.

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017

    I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, about a month ago. I was told by Apria that a prescription, along with the results of the sleep study, needed to be faxed over to them by my Doctor. My Doctor faxed them the required information, and I just found out Apria just cancelled my order for some reason. I paid a lot of money for a home sleep study, so I could get this CPAP machine.

    This company is obviously overseas, because none of the representatives speaks good English. They are VERY uncaring people, and don't seem concerned a mistake has been made. I still don't have my CPAP machine and I guess I never will, unless I pay out-of-pocket for it. APRIA IS THE ABSOLUTELY THE WORST COMPANY TO WORK WITH - AVOID THEM AT ALL COST!

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017

    I've been a BiPAP user for 12 years so I've used several different companies to supply my equipment over the years. When my Healthcare provider gave me Apria as a equipment supplier I read so many negative reviews that I almost rejected them. I'm so glad I did not. I could not have found a better co. To help me. They furnished me a personal consultant to make sure I got the right machine and mask for my needs and continue to check with me to make sure that my therapy is the best for me. APRIA GETS ALL "As" for the service and care they have given me.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    I have fought with Apria numerous times because they don’t accept my insurances credit card payments. They have sent me to collections twice now without ever billing me for what they say is my out of pocket. I am on hold for 20-30 minutes before someone comes on the phone and then transfers me numerous time because I’m in the wrong department. I received a CPAP machine that our insurances purchased for me with the humidifier in the machine. Apria sent us to collection for a humidifier that the insurance already paid for. I am still fighting with them. Everyone I talk to gives me a different answer to the same question I ask. I will never recommend to anyone to do business with this company. I will be looking at other companies for my CPAP Supply needs.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2017

    I do not understand the negative reviews this company receives. In my 2 month experience they have been absolutely wonderful. Always willing to help me with the equipment or any questions I may have. Always, absolutely always, friendly and willing to put in an extra effort to satisfy my needs in making sure I have the right equipment. Jody, Tim, Kellee, Wanda, Jane... all professional and patient with my questions. Ironically, when I first learned I had to go to Apria for my Sleep Apnea needs, I called my insurance company to complain because Apria's reviews were so overwhelmingly negative. So they, in my estimation, deserve this one very positive response.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017

    Received 2 HEPA filters that were dark and had a black, oily substance around the top connect area. I had to spend a few nights a month away from home. Since Apria did not supply oxygen for these nights I used only my CPAP machine. I noticed I would be ill at home, but every time I went away I was fine. I thought it was something in my house, but it continued. My hose connector on my O2 machine broke so I had to get a new machine. It was then I decided to check my HEPA filter. It was filthy and had this black, oily guck at the top! I was livid and afraid for others that needed oxygen from those machines on a consistent basis. The new machine had a filthy filter, too. The greasy gunk was on the top.

    I called and demanded a new one immediately. I was advised I would get it in a week or so. I raised holy heck for almost an hour. Rep said the filter was not dirty but new filters came in black casings. I advised they were opaque smoke color, could be seen through and definitely did not have an oily gunk around the top. I now have 2 filthy filters and a new one to compare! Apria does not care about how sick they make people! When I received the new filter the delivery man was very nonchalant. When I complained he asked if he had delivered the new machine then shrugged when I told him "no." I did inform him he delivered the first dirty one. A shrug again.

    Like the below complaints, I have received wrong/item size and was told I could not get it replaced till next order (3 months). I have paid money to them and not received it back when insurance paid. The bill automatically rolls to collections and your credit report after 90 days, even if it is their fault. If you pay your secondary up front as they ask, you have to open a dispute, send payment proof for you and your insurance and good luck getting it back. I was forced to get this oxygen company because Medicare stopped giving contracts to all but conglomerates. Please be careful!!!

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017

    Had my dad waiting since 2015 for his sleep apnea machine and continue to give him the runaround until yesterday 11/29/2017. They tell him that Medicare doesn't cover it. He really needs the machine and on numerous occasions they asked for the prescription to be sent in again. How does an office of medical help act so careless and have terrible organization. There was no attempt on their part to help the patient get the help he needed.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017

    Had a CPAP, which was leased to my insurance company from Apria. Billing was acceptable for a while, and then Apria ceased billing my insurance company for unknown reasons, while my copays continued. After missing the billing window with my insurance company, Apria decided that I should pay for their missed billing. They made my life hell, even attempting to buy Dell stuff for personal use, against my credit card. My credit card company canceled my card, because of the Dell and a deluge of other bogus charges from their stealth business headquarters in the P.I.

    My card cancellation cost me time and money, until the bank sorted it out. Meanwhile, Apria kept dinging my credit. I went to Consumer Affairs, who tried their best. At every turn, I was able to prove the endless series of rather pathetic lies by Apria to Consumer Affairs. This went on for months, with harassing calls from the P.I., shunted through fake stateside phone numbers, to get you to answer the phone, with someone on the other end that didn’t speak English. Consumer Affairs finally gave up when Apria finally began to recycle their chain of lies.

    To clear up our credit, we had to repay for an almost paid off CPAP, plus give them back the CPAP! After Apria signed off on everything paid, they sent us another bill for $50. Numb, we paid it. I’m not going into detail about the Olympia office that wasn’t allowed to do any financial business, or take back any of their own leased property. Nor will I go into their closed building, listed as open, with no site they’d moved to, for about eight months. After much research, I finally found their secret “new” office, with no signs, and no listings. The sole employee was shocked when I walked in. I asked him why the secrecy to avoid accountability. He simply stated, “Company policy.” Screwing over people with medical needs is about as low as it gets. I’d really love to read someday that Apria had been brought up on racketeering charges.

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    Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017

    I ordered CPAP supplies from them. Knowing that I have to pay for them I gave them my credit card number and once I had the EOB I would get reimbursed by my HRA. They submitted a claim to my insurance but never followed through with what the insurance was asking for and so I never got an EOB. My insurance asked for them to reimburse me my money and I asked and waited and waited and finally in November I received a refund for nowhere near what I was supposed to get. This company is the worst company I have ever had to deal with. Please people if you value your money do not do business with this company. They will steal from you and then you have to bend over backwards to get the money back. I had to give 1 star but I wish I didn't have to give any.

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    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017

    This is the worst company, ever, with which I've had to deal. They have shipped the wrong product. Thay have over-charged, then issued a check for the overcharge on numerous occasions over the past two plus years. Their customer representatives (I cannot refer to them as service) are difficult to understand and tend to be curt at best, rude in general. Their telephone connections are terrible. Now the Medicare's new bidding process is in place, Apria opted not to participate (thank goodness). Apria also requires any new supplier to submit a request for records. This forces me to make a special trip to the new supplier and complete yet another HIPAA form. Unfortunately no option exists to rate this company at ZERO.

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    Reviewed Nov. 24, 2017

    Stole over $800 out of my account without notice or authorization. I've contacted them several times about it with no return replies. DO NOT do business with this company. I have now filed charges on them with the local police department, filed a formal complaint with the attorney general.

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017

    My doctor ordered supplies from the Apria Healthcare in Newington, CT, as normal. For the last three years, they do not follow procedures and do not bill Medicare first. This year they want a 70 late fee.

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017

    This company will not send equipment without you giving them a credit card number even if you have healthcare. Then they have charged my credit card for what insurance is billed and will pay. Then their cs department and billing department both claim there is no way to credit the charge to your credit card till your insurance pays the bill. I have been lied to and put through to people who claimed to be supervisors, disputes department etc. All lying because if you call back in the CS rep will tell you they are just another CS rep. This company CS and billing is not even in the US so I guess that is how they get away with fraudulently charging credit cards. Buyer Beware.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017

    Apria should NOT be in control of sick people in ANY way! I've been with them for years not wanting to but no choice. I have Kaiser and this is who they use. Not for long I PRAY! I've had nightmare experiences with them all these years and my last encounter is what I want to share. I've got COPD and I need constant oxygen and nebulizer treatments. My nebulizers went out and I needed to get new ones so my doctor sent in the Rx and this was two and a half weeks ago! Today November 14-17 my doctor, her nurses and even medical assistance has called them! At least 8 times!!! For the same exact thing MY NEBULIZERS! Still I have not heard from Apria let alone have my MUCH needed nebulizers so I give it another shot and call Apria. WHAT A JOKE! Here I sit because they all keep saying my doctor, all her nurses and even a medical assistant has all called them and ordered the wrong thing! THEY ARE LIARS!!!

    This medical staff at Kaisers knows what they are doing. Apria refuses to give. All I get is, "Well doctor is wrong. Didn't get Rx, ordered wrong type of equipment," everything to keep them from looking bad!!! Hello Apria! My doctor knows damn good and well what to do!!! It is you fools that don't know so here I sit. Still no nebulizer and I now will have to go to the hospital just for a damn treatment because Apria REFUSES TO GIVE ME MY SEVERELY NEEDED NEBULIZERS! For everybody's sake try not to go to Apria and the government needs to step in and see what is really going on at Apria before someone dies because of their lack of knowledge or care!!! I have heard from others that Apria does have several lawsuits. I CAN BELIEVE IT. DON'T USE APRIA. THEY COULD CARE LESS IF YOU DIE OR NOT!

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2017

    I am on Medicare and am forced to rent an expensive Bipap before I can own it. My share is 20% or $68/mo for 13 months. Apria contacted my insurance provider and got pre-approval which was prescribed by my doctor. Apria have been incorrectly coding their claim to my insurance company and so the insurance company has rejected the claims. Apria been charging my credit card for 100% rather than the 20%. I have tried to reach them on a number of occasions. I have been put on long holds and when I do manage to reach someone, I get some ill informed person in the Philippines that is mentally incapable of understanding my problem. I'd give these clowns negative 10* if I could.

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017

    I have had problems with Apria several times in the past. The latest issue started yesterday when my oxygen equipment failed while on a trip with the Senior Center. I called Apria. They were going to send me new equipment between 5:15 and 9:15 last night. It didn't show up. I called at 10. I was told it would be put as an urgent delivery and I would receive it within 2 hours. I called again at 6 morning. I was told I would receive a call back from a technician in a few minutes. I called again at 7:15 and nothing has been done yet. Each time I explained to them I was going to be out of town and needed it before 7:30 this morning. It's after 8am and still NOTHING. Now I'm trapped at home. Apria has the market on Kaiser patients so we're stuck with them. This is one of the worst companies to do business with.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    I was told that my equipment rented by Apria would be covered by insurance and that there would be no charges for the remainder of the year. This was not true, and I was charged over three hundred dollars without warning even though I had received an email with an invoice from Apria with a zero balance. For the sake of disclosure, I must say that I had been told that once the new year came, I would have to pay close attention to my accounts due to the my new deductible, however, this happened in November of 2017, one month later. There was no way for me to know that this charge would take place. They never sent a new invoice, just the one with a zero balance. I was assured in my introductory phone call that this year, there would be no charges to me, just to my insurance. Without notification of any kind, I was charged, my account became overdrawn, and that led to a series of financial issues.

    If I had known that there would be charges, or co-pays, I would not have been able to place the order. I cannot afford that amount of money at this time. I attempted to resolve the issue by offering to make smaller payments, but Casandra, whom I was told was a level three lead in the problem resolution department, refused to be reasonable, informing me, "It's your responsibility to know your deductible". I am outraged at the lack of responsibility this company took to resolve the issue. I am returning the equipment and refusing to do business with such a dysfunctional organization.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017

    Ordered supplies for my husband. Delivery person showed up at home and stated he had no supplies in his truck, but would place order upon return to office. After 10 days, on 10/30/17, called Apria and they showed no record or order. Placed order and repeated item number 3 times to person who did not speak fluent English (she repeated item number back).

    On 11/4/17 received cardboard box via UPS. Wrong items were inside box. Called Apria on 11/6. They apologized and said would send correct item. PROBLEM: Asked how to return box with wrong supplies for credit; was informed that because the shipping cardboard box was opened, they could not accept return and I would have to keep the items. When asked how could customer know what was inside the box without opening it (no description on outside of box), they said that was their policy. We did not receive order number either time. We do not pay for this supplies, but this company bills Medicare and supplemental insurance.

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    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2017

    I have called for two days now, and they have given me the runaround. I inquired about my order that was ordered in October before my wife and left for vacation and still has not come in. I called and asked and their answer was they couldn't talk to a live person with my insurance company, so they have not put in any request nothing at all, my mask is getting yellow around the cushions. This totally unacceptable behavior for them. They really do not care about anyone.

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    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2017

    Kaiser recommended cervical traction device. I received it from Apria. I was misinformed about the cost and when I wanted to return it the branch manager from Marietta called and left me a voicemail... Super unprofessional. She must have hate her job so much. She basically told me, "There's nothing I can do for you." That ** needs to be fired. Kaiser needs to stop doing business with this company. Bad rating and I personally know why.

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017

    This company is run by utter scumbags. I have zero to pay through my Kaiser plan. But instead of billing Kaiser they billed me. When I tried to resolve it they sent it to collections instead. They need to be put out of business.

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    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2017

    The reservoir on my CPAP is leaking. When I wake there is a puddle of water on the dresser and in other places. I spent over two hours/5 phone calls to get them to say they'll send me a new one. I have reasons to doubt. One of the calls ended when they hung up on me. Another ended with a promise that someone would call me back in less than an hour. The worst was with the service tech who said I was entitled to a new tank, but I had to call and order it myself. The number he gave me was to some weird telemarketing firm that tried to sell me a satellite dish and roadside assistance. How are they still in business?

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017

    I called and faxed my doctor's order. Several days and several calls later, this company was still trying to "verify" my insurance. I never did get the equipment through them even when I told them I needed it right away. I called another local medical supply company who was fantastic and was able to process the doctor's order the same day and even offered free delivery. Check with your insurance company.

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017

    I would give them zero stars if possible. I'm currently on the phone, going on an hour and a half now. I've received many items, wheelchair, hospital bed, commode... etc from them. Several billing issues. I called them to check on shower bars and they said they installed them. I sent over the referral. They called and I verified that insurance would cover them. They were out of stock and had to order them. Waited and waited. Finally, they just showed up at my door. I called to schedule installation and was told they couldn't install them. Then I find out insurance won't cover and they are $125 ($20 at Home Depot). They won't pick them up or credit my account. I was double billed on other items. They charge $400 a month to rent a wheelchair that I have now discovered that I can buy on Amazon for $100. Phone reps sound like they are in another country and don't speak English. Beyond frustrated with them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2017

    My wife is on a prescribed 15 liters of oxygen. At home she uses 2 10 liter concentrators simultaneously, attached to 2 lines which are connected to a dual lumen cannula. For her transport to and from her doctors which are 35 miles away, we use the large M tanks in our vehicle. Two weekly trips for therapy and sometimes 1 or 2 doctor's visits. The E tanks are for ambulatory once she's out of the vehicle. Two E tanks on a standard regulator will last for only about 1 1/2 hours. Pulmonary therapy provides oxygen while a patient is present. We carry extra E tanks for extended doctor's visits.

    For the most part of 11 years, we have had 3 M tanks. This morning, the first person I made contact with said we weren't authorized M tanks and none were scheduled for delivery. We also have 3 Liquid Oxygen tanks for the periods when weather badly affects her breathing or should we have a power outage. In the past year or so, the delivery driver has frequently made his delivery without sufficient oxygen. Either showing up with little or no liquid oxygen, and with only 1 or no M tanks.

    The driver says they can't get M tanks. BUT, he says I'm welcome to drive to their facility and get more M tanks. They aren't allowed to return with the balance until the next regularly scheduled delivery, two weeks away. I have driven the 20 miles to have our liquid tanks refilled. We're not paying for pickup. We're paying for delivery. On one occasion they failed to deliver on the scheduled day. A call to Apria revealed that they wouldn't return for 2 more weeks.

    Apria Customer service is very poor. This morning, when I finally was transferred to the correct department to add M tanks to our delivery (none were scheduled), the order department picked up the line and immediately hung up. TWICE. A customer isn't allowed to talk directly with their local facility, which is where customer service should start.

    Granted, we don't always empty all the tanks, but they should still come stocked with enough to meet the maximum needs of all their customers on any given delivery route. Fortunately, Apria has transferred their liquid oxygen customers to Linde Healthcare. They are punctual, they arrive with sufficient liquid oxygen, and we are told that should we run out of liquid oxygen before our next scheduled delivery that we can call and get another delivery. We can also call direct to the local facility.

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2017

    Every interaction I had with this company was related to largely unsubstantiated bills for services that were completely unsatisfactory. I am writing this review while on hold, waiting to talk to a "senior billing specialist" to ask why I am getting a bill about six months after paying every (unsubstantiated) bill I ever received - not to mention the voicemails threatening to send my bill to collections, out of the blue never having received a bill. When I checked my balance online it was 0.0, then by phone, 0.0. Now after speaking with someone, it is $283, supposedly due to a rejected statement from my insurance.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2017

    Apria's CPAP Respiratory Therapists may not exist. In 10 months, I have requested appointments twice for mask fitting problems: Once in the first quarter of the year, the second time in September. I only received a call back from a respiratory therapist once (first quarter of the year). That appointment never was realized, however, and I gave up that time.

    Regarding the September attempt to get a mask fitting, the request sent in by my doctor was never responded to. Later, I contacted his office and was told (for the first time) that I must contact Apria myself - the office staff would not follow up on this for me. I called Apria, using several more phone numbers given to me (some by the doctor's staff, some by Apria customer service staff (to reach the 'mask team' directly - those numbers only got me back to square one with the main call-in menu and the lowest level of customer service staff. The 3rd person I spoke to that day (all during one phone call), said he would have a respiratory therapist call me. I waited two weeks but was never called.

    I called today and asked to speak to a supervisor. The customer service person finally agreed to get one on the line for me: After waiting 22 minutes, I was told that no supervisor was taking calls! I finally let the customer service person take me information. She promised that a respiratory therapist would call me within 24-48 hours. I pressed her for the phone number of the local office, in case no one contacted me. Unlike previous staff, she did finally give me a local number. Upon calling the number, I reached the same offshore/foreign office that all of the seven numbers I have for Apria gives me - NOT an office in my area code region, as promised. This company's management engages in false promises about service just to keep its costs down. I recommend switching to another company if at all possible.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    Kaiser referred me to this lame company... Had vacuum pump for 2 months Sep-Nov 2015. Now it's 2017, I get billed for services from Jan-Jul 2017? WTF... I've called sooo many times to review, they transferred my account to my new PPO, charged them over $3K and now charging me for services "Jan-Jul 2017" that I NEVER HAD... And said it will not affect me or my credit so they "cleared everything"... Well now under collections "REALLY". You guys are a rip-off deteriorating my peace of mind and obnoxious people trying to collect from me without proper cause...

    Guess what??? You will hear from my attorney! Don't ever do business with this so called "company". It's sad how they take advantage of people going through so much suffering and still instill mental anguish by not clearing or getting their billing straight. ALL YOUR REVIEWS ARE POOR VERY NEGATIVE. Get it together. How do you stay in business? Again get me off your collections and billing status.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017

    This company transfers you to multiple different areas. No one knows what's going on. One person says one thing another person says another thing. They bill your card without permission. Huge amounts of money they're all for and where you can understand them. Just the worst company overall. If my insurance was someone else I would go with them but unfortunately for me I'm stuck with this hell hole.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017

    I have ordered nebulizer hoses a over a WEEK ago and called you 3 times, all I hear is someone will call me, told you I needed to use this 3 times a day. I just got out of the hospital, PLEASE WHERE ARE MY HOSES SO I CAN DO BREATHING TREATMENTS???

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017

    I have had a required CPAP machine for about 7 years. I needed to get a new one last year. I researched the purchase and found the machine covered by my ins for around $450. I was told by ins co I needed to go through their plan to be covered/reimbursed. I ordered equipment through Apria at which time I was required to rent the machine from them. They insisted on a 10 month lease at more than double the cost of what I could have purchased it for. It has been the most horrific experience! I changed insurance in January, and now they are saying because it is a different ins co with a different contract the contract starts over!? Even though my ded. was met and I had paid double the value of the machine out of pocket. So they are now collecting again double the value of the machine. Tried to contact them. 32 minute wait to speak to a rep. This company is a rip off. Don't get involved with them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

    Apria Healthcare, LLC, ten thumbs down! During Feb. 2012 I started using Apria Healthcare in Greenville, TX to provide an oxygen concentrator, portable oxygen bottles, and wheelchair. My insurance for five years covered the monthly rental cost of $92/month and I paid my 20% share. I started Medicare five years later so I completed the various exams and tests and upon completion my doctors provided Apria Healthcare LLC with all the documentations showing this need. It was the responsibility of Apria to forward these papers to Medicare along with their payment claims. For the next couple months I check online but Medicare denied the claims.

    I finally contacted Medicare by phone and they were helpful. I was assigned a Medicare specialist and they even contacted Apria for the proper documents. I faxed my copies and Medicare specialist said that everything was right but needed it to come from Apria with their claim. When I tried to check on my account by calling the Apria Healthcare LLC Greenville, TX number it automatically connected me to an agent in Malaysia who did not speak clear English. Asking for someone in the US was useless. She always would disconnect.

    Now listen up if you are using Apria Healthcare, LLC. and going on Medicare be cautious. The company charged $92 before going on Medicare but the same equipment went up to $230 per month when I started Medicare. Seem like fraud to me and another case of our government rip off. Then after 2 months I started getting a bill for $780.00 and telephone threats from Apria Healthcare office.

    I pay my bills! So I put the stuff in my truck and took it back to the office in Greenville and paid the $780 bill. The workers in Greenville were nice and even the manager complained about the company and told me to use a competitive company called Rhema Medical, Greenville. TX. Rhema Medical sent me home with the necessary equipment that day and then worked tirelessly in getting all the paperwork needed by Medicare. I have been using Rhema Medical now for 2 years without a complaint.

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

    The world's worst company. Do ever business with them. Took them three weeks to call me from the time they received my doctors request for a CPAP machine. Had to request to speak to a manager to get someone that I could understand and could answer questions. Fill out their page work and sent in 3 weeks ago. I have still not received my machine. I am daily emails about not receiving data from my machine. No one answers my phone calls. The billing department called and wanted me to sign a release so they could get paid. Think she would help find out happen to my machine? NO. Only when to them because they were on Medicare's list. Medicare needs to get them off their list. Don't ever business with this company!

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    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017

    I have severe sleep apnea, a MONTH ago my machine which I've had for 5 years using it 100% of the time broke. It refused to come on. I phoned my pulmonologist letting her know. She sent over my chart notes and new prescription and told me it would most likely take a few days for new machine. I also phoned Apria to let them know since my machine broke once and they fixed it about 6 months ago, they told me once the doctor's notes arrived it would be expedited. I still have NOT received a new machine. A MONTH later for a breathing machine, are the insane!!! Someone needs to breathe. It's not an option to not breathe. They are putting a life on the line, they should be shut down and their license should be pulled and not be able to conduct business anymore. This is absolutely ridiculous. LEGAL ACTION is needed, and Medicare and other insurance companies should be outraged. They do not care for the patients at all.

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    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017

    After talking with different hard to understand foreigners in the accounting department I find out that their accounting dept. is about 6 weeks behind posting statements. I paid my bill up total and waited 6 six weeks to call back and ask about my account is the only way I figured it out. One day about 2 months ago I received mail from Apria with three checks in totaling $161.60 but had no other reason other than I was just overcharged, the number I called was 866-838-4762 and asked about it, no one could tell me anything about it. Then the next statement I got from them was for $77.20 instead of my usual $19.20. Then after talking and getting very upset with them trying to explain what they did They had not billed me for my 20% co pay during the months I have used them.

    Is this any way to run an account company? I kept asking them, "Why didn't you take it out of the money refunded to me?" Never got an answer. One day I came home and could hear my phone answering machine beeping and it was Apria who left a message who stated if I didn't mail them the $94.22 they were going to turn me over to the credit bureau. That did it!!! I couldn't take it anymore, Apria calling and leaving demand messages and them not knowing the law, not being able to talk with someone who can either give you correct answers to questions or that can forward you to someone who can, would be quite helpful. I feel that I am leaving them now more because of their bookkeeping inability. I had rather see someone from my country spend my money than to take it outside the country. Retain the USA.

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    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017

    I have an oxygen concentrator machine that requires periodic service. I get a recorded call telling me what DAY they will arrive. No time is mentioned. If I call to get an ETA it is usually a 5 hour window. Today's is between 2:15 and 7:15, so my afternoon and evening is wasted. My wife had the same equipment from hospice but supplied by another outfit. If we called them they were here within an hour. Apria's "service" doesn't even exist like so many companies' today, their convenience is more important than the customer's. Use another supplier if you have a choice.

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    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017

    On September 21, 2017 I reported to Apria that my CPAP machine was broken and requested the electrical part replacement to make it operational. The technician looked for the part and was unable to find a replacement. At his direction I contacted my physician to request the required prescription for a replacement. The prescription was faxed over to Apria who already had the settings required based on their records as relayed to me by the technician. I followed up on September 25, 2017 and was informed that the fulfillment of my prescription would take up to 10 days after which I communicated my concerns with the delay and my need for the equipment as soon as possible.

    Today, October 6, 2017 I followed again only to find out that I am required to have a doctors visit before my prescription can be filled. Apria didn't call me to let me know of this requirement and I don't understand why it is needed. I have used my CPAP since 2009 and it hasn't been an issue with Apria as they have refilled my supplies every six months. It is not apparent that Apria understand the patients need as it relates to sleep apnea and the potential for death. It's important to me that this complaint be investigated in the interest of all of Apria customers experiencing the same delays and lack of customer concern from Apria. I can be reached via phone for any followup information. I will update my case when my CPAP is delivered.

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017

    Apria Healthcare said that they would deliver our equipment on 10/2/2017. Two times Apria's automated telephone system called, informing us that delivery would occur between 5:15 and 9:15 pm on 10/2/2017. We were also told that we would be given a one-hour-notice before the actual delivery. Instead, at 9:30 am my husband got a phone call informing him that the delivery people were here with the equipment and needed a number to get into the gated community. Which means they were at the wrong address, since we do not live in a gated community. My husband rushed to leave work and meet them at our home. They delivered everything except the basket for my walker. We were told that it was back ordered, but that it would be delivered later that evening.

    The delivery of the basket did not happen. My husband called 10/3/2017, inquiring about the basket as well as expressed concern that the mattress and springs on the hospital bed were so saggy and soft that I have trouble getting my bad leg in and out of the bed. He was told that a technician would come out to the house between 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm on 10/3/2017. The technician would bring the basket as well as another mattress for the bed. My husband asked for a call before technician arrives, since I have limited mobility. Ten minutes later he got a call. No one came. He called and got the automated system and got the same message: 3:30-7:30 pm. No one came. He called again and talked a live person, asked that person to confirm the order.

    The telephone staff said that there was no order in the system and that he knew nothing about it. He instructed my husband to get a new order from my doctor's office for a better mattress and the walker basket. However, there has to be an order for the equipment that has already been delivered. The telephone staff just wanted to pass the buck. Meanwhile, it has been 24 hours with a seriously inadequate bed and no basket. Since I am home alone all day, that basket was the way I could get beverages and food from the refrigerator. Their staff needs to experience the impact of their error-infested system and uncaring telephone staff on someone with limited mobility.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017

    Absolutely horrible customer service. Scheduled a pick-up days ago and was told I'd get a call regarding pick-up time. No call from them and 3 calls from me later, it's now 5 pm and all I get is they'll come today!! No call, no time frame. I've wasted an entire day fighting with their non-English speaking reps and now have to waste my evening as well. DO NOT do business with this company.

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    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017

    Early September, I called Apria Healthcare to order supplies for my sleep apnea machine. They told me to call back on September 12. I called them on September and they took the order. In the past by the 3rd or 4th day I received my supplies. Today is Sept 29 and still has not arrived. I called Them to get the status of my order. I spoke to their representative who identify herself a Jes. I had to ask her to spell it. First she tells me that they have not received a valid prescription from the doctors. She said it did not have a valid signature. I asked why they did not call me? I asked her which doctor did they send it to so I can follow up. She put me on hold for 5 minutes and told me my PCP doctor's name. I asked her when did they send the request to my doctor’s office so I can follow up. She did not know and had to put me on hold for 4 minutes and then said they received a valid prescription order yesterday.

    So, I asked when will I get my supplies. Her answers is they normally take 7 to 10 days to process the order. I reminded her I called in on the 13th. She said that does not matter it takes 7 to 10 days to process. I asked to speak to her supervisor. She said the supervisor cannot speak to me because they are taking calls. She asks what can she help me with. I told her again that she cannot help me further so I would like to speak to a supervisor. She said that she can only enter my phone number in their system to request for someone to call me back. I asked her when can I expect the callback. She said 48 hours. This is very bad. They just stone wall and I can't even get the order number.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2017

    Apria Healthcare is horrible, we tried to return the rented nebulizer as my mother no longer needed it, they stated they didn't want it back, and for us to just keep it. We continued to get billed for months, we again called to cancel and after several attempts the bills stopped coming. One year later we receive a bill for $12.00, small amount but so very hard to talk with anyone to dispute, it took several days and hours on hold and they refused to cancel the bill as they stated Medicare rejected their claim, so it was passed on to my 91 year old mother. The person I talked to was rude and unapologetic, they wanted their money. Awful!!!

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    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017

    When I called Apria I went through the process and then was told I needed to be switched to another operator. I had to spell my name six times and finally say each letter with the corresponding, a as in apple, routine before I was understood. Was told I had to see my Dr., schedule another sleep study, send paperwork, setting on machine and the order for the new machine since mine quit. I asked what I was suppose to do in the meantime since I did not have a machine. Not her problem. I called my Dr. and said try to find me a machine but DO NOT use Apria healthcare. Unprofessional is an understatement. Look at the reviews. Stay away from these uncaring, unknowing, unknowledgeable whatevers. I'd like to give them a zero.

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    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2017

    As others have said, the one star is because there is no lower rating - there really needs to be another since a rating of one confers a level this company doesn't reach. For some reason Apria ended up being our provider; we had no say in the matter and probably would have accepted them since we were totally ignorant of the whole process. Woe is me, had I but known! I've tried to find one good thing to say about this outfit but am left mute. This space is inadequate to list my complaints, so let me just say that if you have a choice in providers, don't choose this one or you will find yourself right here doing what I'm now doing, telling others to choose another provider. I've mentioned this problem to three of my related health-care providers and the response has always been, "You're not the first to complain," so I guess the problem is common here.

    My favorite observation is of the young lady assisting me when learning about and picking up my equipment; she asked me to sign a form and when I started to read it, she said, "Oh, you don't have to sign it, you'll get a copy." Do folks nowadays actually sign forms without reading them? If your personal time is important to you, I would suggest contracting with another company because you'll waste plenty of it trying to straighten things out with Apria.

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    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2017

    I have been unhappy with Apria since the first day doing business with them! I first encountered a very rude lady when trying to get a nebulizer. I was told they only had one brand available and I could pretty much "like or lump it." I am required to use this company by my insurance or I would have gone elsewhere immediately. I already had enough nebulizer medicine to last for awhile, but I was told they would not send the nebulizer if I didn't get the medicine from them. So I had no choice.

    Approximately one year later I needed oxygen. I called Apria to set this up and was told rudely that they had never heard of me and I would have to go through that headache to get an account set up all over again! I had been getting supplies and medicine from them for a year! To add insult to injury, it is a headache to even pay them! I call time after time and I am left on hold so long I just hang up. I've tried to pay online, but they require an account number and a reference number that is not on their invoices. Someone needs to do something about this company!

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    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2017

    So incompetent! The worst most clueless customer service. No one knows anything and they switch you to someone else who also knows nothing! They don't do what they say they'll do. You wait in the phone interminably and then get disconnected. I am researching other companies so I can stop having to deal with this disorganized mess of a company. Run the other way!!!

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    CoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017

    APRIA is the worst company I have ever encountered. Ordered $30.00 worth of supplies last year. Sent me over $300.00 worth of supplies, that I didn't order. Couldn't return them because "They are contaminated". Got stuck paying the price, plus my insurance paid them also. In May, needed a few more supplies, spoke to a Supervisor so the same thing would not happen. The supervisor took my order, item by item, stating that all were covered 100% by insurance. Five months later, I received a bill from APRIA for $40.00. WOOPS, they were wrong. Insurance only paid part. They are MONEY GRABBERS, who could care less about the patient. I hope they all enjoy the money that they illegally received!!

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    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2017

    Houston TX I45 location. Ordered a new CPAP machine with all paperwork submitted on 8/24/17 and today on 9/8/17 I canceled my order. During the time which they had the order, I followed up with a phone call on 3 occasions. Each time I was promised a call back with status. NEVER received a phone call. I have now placed my order with another DME company.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2017

    I have been on O2 for 14 years. I am forced into using Apria by Kaiser. They are the worst company in the world. They will not deliver enough oxygen and do not care if I run out. They bill me often for supplies I did not take and then send me to collections when I refuse to pay. They fail to bill Medicare and then lie to me that they already billed and that Medicare refused payment. They hang up on me. They promise return phone calls which never arrive. This company has the worst customer service in the world. It is worse than talking to my local senator!

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2017

    I was started on O2 while I was in the hospital and they hooked me up with Apria for the therapy to continue at home. Although Apria didn't tell me anything about it, I need an adaptor to hook up my existing CPAP to my O2. I made an appt with my pulmonologist to figure out how that occurs. They told me it's a simple adaptor, so I called Apria 2 weeks ago to order it. They told me it might take up to 15 days. So I called today, only to find out that my order hadn't been processed. They have no idea why. They wanted to place the order again and wait another 15 days. I told the rep that this was a huge risk to my health but she didn't care. She then told me that I could actually pick up an adaptor from a local office <10 miles from where I live. I'll go there tomorrow. Anyway, the bottom line is that I would never choose to do business with this company. Employees are totally inept. If I have to be on O2 permanently, I'll be switching suppliers.

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2017

    I've been using them for over a year. They sell my CPAP unit for 1100, they have charged me over 2 grand, and none of their bills show adjudicated amounts. Instead they charge you full uninsured rate, hoping you will pay, then pocket the insurance money. They absolutely REFUSE to provide you with an accounting/list of charges, payments, and insurance coverage to show you that they are charging you correctly. They say "It is complicated and you just have to guess what goes to what," which definitely supports they are making up charges.

    They have been harassing me because they refuse to process my change of insurance from 3 months ago and are trying to charge me the full rate. Last night they called and lied to my wife saying they got the insurance rate in and I owe 40 bucks. They are going to charge me the 700 dollars they were trying to get out of me for the "uninsured rate", this for a product that both I and the insurance companies have paid at least 2x the cost of the unit. These guys are just crooks. There is no other way to describe their form of business. Unfortunately, they are the only CPAP provider my insurance offers in the area. Which is amazing, considering how much they are stealing from the insurance providers too.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2017

    I have been trying for 2 months to purchase a walker. I have done everything they have asked and still nothing done. I have called 2 to 3 times a week... and every time a supervisor will call you back or it's in processing... Still nothing! I decided to look at the review and saw how horrible they were, to EVERYONE... I called and cancelled my order. I had to send in an email to take my credit card that was put in the system without telling me they were doing that. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS COMPANY. This is my first time doing a review. I had to try and help others. Good luck.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2017

    My company health insurance changed carriers this year from Humana to Blue Cross (Florida Blue) who subs out to CareCentrix that subs out to Apria Healthcare, Inc. The previous company from Humana notified me that they needed to pick up my husbands CPAP machine and that we had to get a new one from Florida Blue. Found out the instructions there and complied. My husband has been without any mask or supplies for over a month now. I finally tracked down a phone number for Apria Healthcare (which was not provided to me by Care Centrix or Blue Cross) and found out that they have had the approval from Blue Cross since July 27, 2017.

    I asked what the problem was and why we don't have a machine. They said my husband could come pick it up if he wants (nearly 30 miles away), however they have no late hours or weekend hours available. I asked them if they could deliver it. They said yes they would deliver it on 8/22/17. Well no one showed up. I called again today and they said that someone needs to be there to sign for it. Now rescheduled for tomorrow, will see if anything shows up. I've never had an experience like this, Humana called us and asked when they could come deliver the CPAP machine two days after my husband's appt. and they came at 7 pm when my husband was home. This company doesn't even call to let you know they have your order or God forbid help you get anything! Care Centrix did not even tell us that they used a subcontractor either! I cannot believe that Florida Blue does business with either of these companies, it is appalling.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2017

    The first time I had to contact customer service for this company will hopefully be my last. I tried for 3 days to get someone on the phone to speak with to resolve my problem. The only thing you can do on their website is remit a payment. There is no email information to contact their customer service department. I finally had to get my insurance company involved. A representative of my insurance company set up a conference call to try to resolve the problem. We waited for over 45 minutes for someone to answer. Unacceptable!! When someone finally answered my insurance company representative identified himself and gave my information three times. Unacceptable.

    The final straw was when the Apria representative hung up on the call. Unacceptable!! I received a call from Apria today and I asked what happened on the previous call. The representative said she was calling to update my information. I told her that information was given to them Three times the day before. She said the person I spoke with before had a bad connection and hung up. Wow. I told her the appropriate thing to do in that case was to call the customer back

    Immediate. I asked her what the policy is for this situation. Her response was "I'm sorry this happened to you". I asked if I could suggest this to her supervisor. She said she would try to see if she could find one. I told her not to bother but to please pass on this suggestion. I'm not wasting any more of my time. I will be finding another company to provide my home oxygen.

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2017

    After getting approval for an oxygen machine, it took Apria TWO WEEKS to get it set up. After finding out refill tanks didn't work properly, it took another FOUR DAYS to get service.Then the machine stopped filling the tanks. They said someone would be out in two days, then they left a message saying they would arrive the following week (a ONE WEEK delay from the initial call). They said it wasn't a priority since the machine itself produced oxygen. I explained that portable oxygen was needed ASAP to get to the hospital for a doctor's appointment and a medical procedure. They have an escalation phone number, but no one ever answered. In addition, there's an escalation number for health & safety issues.

    After 24 hours, still no answer. Even tried Twitter. They don't tweet (!). I was on hold on several different phone calls for a total of about 30 minutes. Why are they in the business of providing urgent medical services when they are incapable of doing so? We had NO CHOICE except to use them for our insurance coverage. The only reason I didn't give them one star is because the people I finally reached after much waiting genuinely acted concerned and wanted to resolve the problem. I can only assume they are simply inefficient, understaffed, have antiquated systems and don't prioritize service.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2017

    I am getting calls at least twice a day that I have ignored for quite a while. If you don't answer, the caller hangs up then immediately calls back. It is bordering on harassment. The calls are in regard to ordering CPAP supplies which I neither need nor want. When I am ready, I will order the supplies but it certainly won't be from Apria. There is absolutely no way to contact this company and rarely do you speak to a person unless you are ordering something. There isn't even an address on the so called website and no way to even send an email with your complaints.

    If you ever wonder why medical and insurance costs are so high, here is one reason. You should not need CPAP supplies within 3 months of getting new ones. I finally reached Jane who told me she had our phone numbers permanently removed so we would not receive any further calls. It remains to be seen if this will actually happen. I happen to work in the medical field and I find this a disgrace.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2017

    This company mislead my elderly mother and gave her an oxygen tank that she thought would be covered by her insurance. There was no follow up, and my mother kept the tank for months after she stopped using it. They are now charging for her oxygen that was neither used or needed. Feeling very ripped off.

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    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2017

    Poor understanding of what my issues were with my CPAP. For a whole year very fatigued, CPAP noise would keep me up and the home office at Plainview N.Y. never got to the root of the problem. After a long while I started to feel worse and no real help and did know another Company was in existence that took Medicare. I switched CPAP doctors also and my new doctor told me of a new Company and now I am finally on my way. I felt for a long time that Apria needed to change my CPAP unit, but they kept changing my masks, wrong answer. They don't know what they are doing. I hope this can be of hope to others.

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    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2017

    This is the worst of the worst -if I could I would give negative stars. They have reps in foreign countries to speak to you. They cannot understand us and vice versa. They do not call ahead to make sure someone is home. Just show up though you ask for them to call and make sure someone is home. Whatever you do don't give them your business. Find someone else for that is what we are doing as soon as the contract is up!!!

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    Reviewed July 28, 2017

    If there is any way to avoid using this company, do it. Unfortunately, our hospital and insurance left us with only this choice for a wheelchair after my daughter had surgery. She had to spend an extra day in the hospital after she was given the okay to go home while we waited for them to bring the wheelchair because she was not allowed to leave without it. They finally arrived with a chair but unfortunately, it was a child's chair. She is 25. That may not have been such a problem but her legs were broken in 6 places and had rods installed from hip to ankle. Being crunched into a short chair was not an option. They told us we could not get a proper one that day but to go home with the small one and call tomorrow and they would change it out for the right size.

    After being on hold for I don't know how long we finally got someone and explained our problem. They said they would send someone with a new chair right away. They did, but IT WAS EXACTLY THE SAME SIZE CHAIR! We tried to call again to correct the situation but after numerous phone trees, lengthy holds and people who did not know what or how they could help us, we gave up and borrowed a chair from a friend who fortunately had the right size. My husband called to ask what the payment situation was.

    We didn't know if we had purchased the chair or were renting it and when we finally could get a live person on the phone, they couldn't tell us anything. Just trying to reach someone who could answer questions was such an ordeal that sad to say, we gave up. We ended up having the stupid unused chair for 5 months for a total of $2,100 paid by our insurance and a 20% copay from us. What a joke. This company is everything that's wrong with the healthcare system.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2017

    Awaiting refund since May 25, 2017. I returned a Drive Wheelchair on May 25 to the Sarasota location. I have yet to receive my credit of 265.00. Numerous calls have been made... they keep connecting you to different people. I am about to take legal action if I have not received my credit/refund by August 10th. I would not recommend this company. When you actually get someone to speak with... they do not speak English...

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    Reviewed July 26, 2017

    Very long wait before being able to speak with a representative. I suggest giving the caller an estimate of wait time. Very poor phone connection quality. The problem is really on their end. My phone works fine. I suggest looking into their phone system. I got disconnected when the representative put me on hold. Problems trying to register online and no help.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2017

    I am praying that my company will terminate the contract with Blue Cross & Blue Shield. Worst service I ever received in my life. The moment I needed the insurance most, they made me out of the bag! No one cares about you... Insurance has a contract with Care Centrix and Atria. (Atria has 813 patient complaints online, because they continue with the company?) People needing Oxygen who do not deliver, people who had to stay in the hospital unnecessarily Because they did not give the medical equipment for the person to go home, horrible!!! For the love of God, someone can do something! I had surgery and I'm lying in bed without moving because they promised to deliver the material and when you call every hour and an answer... I need help...

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    Reviewed July 24, 2017

    I would try and give these people 0 stars but giving a rating is required... Let me tell you, my wife's work changed carriers on July 1st and they use Apria for delivery of meds. Well it's been day 24 of calling everyday, sometimes 2-3 times a day and the customer services people have been WORTHLESS. They hang up, get "disconnected", and regularly screw up orders. My 1 yr old son needs a special formula that can only be delivered thru this carrier and they have made our life a living nightmare. It has been 24 days since we switched carriers and we still don't have our formula at our doorstep... Great thing a 12 month old doesn't need bottles every 4 hours... This place sucks and they should be shut down for all the grief they give their customers. Horrible place to deal with and I pity the person that has to try in getting anything from this sad excuse of a company... Shame on you Apria.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2017

    I have had a required CPAP machine for about 8 years. Last year I needed to get a new one. My doctors office set it up with Apria. It has been the most horrific experience! BCBS paid on it. Should have been covered at 100% still they insisted on a 10 month lease. Changed insurance in January, and now they are saying because we went to self-pay the contract starts over!? Even though our ded. was met and we had paid over the amount of out of pocket. This company will not give me a receipt or contract copies. Hours have been wasted on the phone with them. Still not happy!!!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed July 20, 2017

    I ordered supplies and my shipment contained items that I did not order. When I called AHC I was on hold for approximately 20 minutes before my call was answered and was immediately transferred to another department and put hold for another 5 minutes. I wanted to return the items that I didn't order and the customer service person told me to keep them since my health insurance company is paying 80% of the cost, another reason why health care cost are skyrocketing. This is not the first time I've had supply issues and customer service concerns with AHC. I plan to change my supplier to another company when this is resolved.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2017

    I only give them 1 star because 0 stars was not an option. Apria invoicing to your insurance company is a disaster. They do not know what they are doing. No pre certification, no compliance reports. Every single claim I have had since May of 2015 has been denied. I have spent hours on the phone trying to get my durable medical equipment paid for. Today I put a stop to the insanity and fired them. NEVER give them a credit card number. When they do not get paid by the insurance company they charge your account. I fought to get my claims paid only to find out Apria was pocketing the money.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2017

    My daughter receives her feeding pump and feeding tube supplies through Apria. Due to complications on Apria's part, my daughter did not have any food (formula for the pump) for 2 weeks. They sent her the incorrect extensions (a medical supply required for her to eat) on 2 different occasions. Now, my daughter's feeding pump is broken and they advised me to wait and call a different number tomorrow, essentially asking her not to eat today and wait until I can talk to someone tomorrow. On 3 different occasions they have asked my disabled, malnourished, underweight daughter to not eat. I think this is cruel, unfair, and denying a very basic need. The company seems to have no regard for the fact that people that rely on a feeding pump have no other way to eat. I have voiced my concerns to supervisors of the company with no result. Please DO NOT choose Apria for yourself or loved ones.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 10, 2017

    When discharged from the hospital the Apria Rep told me and my husband once we are home and have called Apria we would receive our Oxygen within 6 hours. I did not receive my oxygen until 24 hours later. I was very sick. My O2 sats were in the low 80's. Now that I am done with the oxygen I can't get the equipment picked up. I have scheduled two pick ups and told them both times that they must come after 4:30 PM because we both work. Each time the pick up service came in the afternoon. Called my husband wanting to know why we were not at home so they could pick up the equipment. I finally called Apria and told them needed to come and pick up the equipment because I was putting it outside on our porch. It is on them if it gets stolen. The rep they assured me it would be picked up by 9:30 that night. I told her we will not be home and they can expect it to be on the porch.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2017

    My first encounter was pleasant, at an office, face to face. However, since then I have had nothing but problems with Apria Healthcare. My doctor prescribed an overnight wrist monitor to get an oxygen reading and I was told that all I had to do was box it up the next morning and FedEx would pick it up. After calling Apria every day when FedEx never showed, it was a painful experience with their customer service department. It took an entire week to get the wrist monitor picked up. I stayed on hold, each day, for 20 minutes or more just to speak to someone who did not know how to help. Just received the bill which states it is detailed but no information about how much the insurance paid (have not yet received the EOB for this info). I have been on hold for the billing department now more than 26 minutes. I would not recommend Apria Healthcare to anyone. Very poor customer service.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2017

    I needed a printout of my C-Pap usage. I had the address of the local office, but I called to verify the address. The man who answered had a heavy accent. He never asked who I was or even what I wanted. I told him what I needed. It was like pulling teeth to even get him to answer. There was plenty of background noise that made matters worse. I provided the address I had and he answered in the affirmative. I drove to the location only to find out there was no Apria at the address. I called Apria from my cell phone and went through all the prompts once again. The man that answered asked for my data, date of birth, name, address, etc. He verified there was no Apria Healthcare at the address I went to. He provided an address in Beltsville, MD. There was also heavy background noise on this call. I had been to that location once before. He scheduled and appointment for the next day.

    On June 28, 2017, I went to the Beltsville office and was unable to find it. Once again, I called Apria. I went through the prompts once again. On this call the automated voice asked for my date of birth which I entered. The lady that answered spoke clearly and there was no background noise on this call. She informed me that the office was located in Linthicum, MD, some 20 miles away. She offered her apologies several times. She could not find a local contact telephone number for the office. She advised me to go to the Linthicum office even though it would be way past the appointment time. I have decided never to deal with Apria Healthcare again if at all possible. If my doctor wants a printout I will give his office the C-Pap chip and wish them good luck dealing with Apria. In the past, I never encountered a problem with Apria. It seems they have slid down the toilet since then.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2017

    I requested from my doctor to use this company for my Durable Medical Supplies. I was contacted from an individual in the Philippines who did not understand English well and told me one of the items was discontinued. After further investigation I found out this was false. Also, when I received my order, they sent me the wrong equipment. The only positive in this total waste of time, is that the company is now understanding why I am going with another company and are hopefully being able to issue an RMA and not have the items charged to my insurance. Only more time will tell...

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    Reviewed June 23, 2017

    If there was a way to rate Apria at less than a 1 star, I would. Been waiting 4 days for oxygen. Consistently, no call backs, despite promises. Lots of talk with no results. Dr.'s office has called multiple times as well.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2017

    Worst company on the planet. Right hand has no idea what other hand is doing. 2 months to get a wheelchair, send wrong type. Weeks later I am told we are not eligible for the correct one. Sometimes they cannot find the prescription, work order, different phone numbers and fax numbers. NO ONE LOCALLY TO SPEAK WITH. WORST WORST WORST!!! USE ANY OTHER COMPANY IF POSSIBLE.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 20, 2017

    Apria Healthcare charged two different credit cards for the same bill. When I called in to find out why, I was told that the first payment, made on May 28, hadn't yet completed in their system, despite my confirmation number to the contrary, and so they billed the second card on June 15. When I stated my frustration with this, the rep actually laughed at me and told me the balance was zero. The problem with DME providers dictated by insurance carriers is that they can basically treat you unprofessionally and fraudulently and you have no recourse if you actually want your medical supplies. I'm following this review up with calls to my credit card companies, insurance company, the FTC, the BBB.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    Apria sent my mother a letter stating that they needed to come out to check her existing equipment. My mom called and scheduled this. They never showed up. She called back and scheduled a 2nd time. They never showed up. She called again and scheduled a 3rd time. Before the day of the 3rd appointment, I had to take her to the ER twice and then to her pulmonary doctor who ordered a High Flow Concentrator as my mother needed more than the 5 liters that her current machine provides. So, we called Apria the next day, which incidentally was the day for the 3rd appointment. I verified the appointment for that day, still no show. I verified they received the doctor's orders, they had.

    So, that was all as of Wednesday. Here it is Friday, I just got off the phone with a manager who said the order hadn't been processed yet, but he would do whatever needed to be done and that someone would deliver it today. I told him I had no confidence whatsoever that it would happen. He assured me and is supposed to monitor it and give me a call back by 4:30 with an update. He, however, would not give me his last name so that I could ask for him again. I have to wonder, was there something wrong with the equipment my mom has and did that cause her latest ER visits? Will we ever see anyone with the company with the new NEEDED equipment? How many more phone calls will it take? If you have a choice, do not use Apria!

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    I have had problems with this company for years. In early May my insurance company, United Health Care, contacted them about my need for supplies for my CPAP machine. I was also brought on the line. After waiting several weeks for the supplies I called Apria to find out where the equipment was. (They had told me it would take ten to twelve days to fill my order). I was shocked to be told they didn't have my current insurance information on file even though my current insurance company had called them about my need for supplies!

    I was then told I also needed to have a new evaluation by my Dr. describing the fact that the CPAP was still effective treatment! When I asked why they hadn't told me this when I first placed the order a month earlier I was met with silence. I then met with my Dr. who faxed the required information to them during my visit with him on June 8, 2017.

    However when I called today, June 16, and got their service center in the Philippines I got nothing but the run around with no information about my order, the Dr's fax, availability of a supervisor etc. In the past I have bought things out of my own pocket rather than try to deal with Apria and I was terribly disappointed when I learned they had won the Medicare supplier contract for CPAP supplies again. This company is a disaster and avoid them if possible!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 16, 2017

    My CPAP machine went dead last evening. I called Apria this morning. The tech called me back about an hour and a half later. I asked that she come to my home because of a broken ankle and leg. I told her I had just gotten my cast off and I was not driving yet. She told me it would be a couple of weeks and that I needed to bring the machine to her. I asked again to please come to me. She refused. So I asked for directions and then to confirm directions she very rudely said let me finish my statement. At that point I said thank you and hung up. I called twice and she never called me back. I have no machine and no way to sleep through the night. What about an emergency do they not understand?

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 14, 2017

    We are an EP Heart Clinic, that helps a lot of patients get CPAP's if they are diagnosed with OSA. We have sent many referrals over to Apria who usually take weeks to get back to any of my patients. It is never a good experience talking with the customer service. Over 6 weeks ago, I sent a referral over with the same paperwork and information I have sent 100's of times, and have received 2 faxes back stating that they needed new information and just one complication after another. I have faxed over the last request 4 times, with each fax cover sheet requesting a call to the patient as well to me to let me know it went through. I got my fax records stating it went through all 4 times.

    I called today and decided to speak with a manager to see if they could do anything for me, make sure this patient got called today. She said it had to go through their fax team, and then it would take an additional 7-10 business days to contact the patient!!! I asked her if there was a way to get it done as soon as it came in. NO was her response. I asked if I could email it to her, which she replied they don't have emails. I called her out on that ** answer and she said that is not how it is done. I would have to drive to the closest center and drop it off. My patient is still going to have to wait for them to do anything. They are ridiculous. Do not send your patients to them.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed June 12, 2017

    Apria called today from an "Unknown Number". I have been rejecting all those calls lately but took this one... Couldn't believe APRIA would NOT IDENTIFY THEMSELVES except to say they're an UNKNOWN NUMBER! The call was just a pesky "update your info" call. Sooo... I called Apria from that "Unknown Number" and it took about 15 minutes to get help. As I was waiting, all I heard were LOUD Advertisements over and over and over again... "While you're waiting"... Then MORE loud ads over and over and over again.

    I just wanted to watch the TV News while I was waiting but NO. I had to hear LOUD ADVERTISEMENT after LOUD ADVERTISEMENT after LOUD ADVERTISEMENT. Needless to say I was furious by the time they FINALLY answered the phone. I'll be checking out other Ox 2 services in my city... It's a big one so I'm hoping to find something better than Apria. I also want to recommend to Apria that they just SHUT-UP with all the ads on the phone and let us customers have a little peace and quiet!!!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed June 12, 2017

    I tried to give this company a chance even though everything I read was bad. Let me tell you, PLEASE DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY. I figured I have insurance... I will not have that much of a problem. Well let me tell you, I have that much of a problem. I gave them my credit card information and now they charge my credit card, one month 3 times, most of the time it was just 2 times a month, but in May of this year they had to get just a little bit more.

    When I first call them about the charges they said the charges was for supplies that I had got. Well I have had my machine for 4 months and my doctor had to call and order the supplies I needed from them. I asked them what supplies they were charging for and they said it was supplies they sent to me... LIE. Then they said it was parts I picked up when I picked up the c-pap machine... just got the head gear and the machine, why not charge all at one time, they could not answer that.

    Then I call my insurance company. The insurance company said it is for rental equipment. I asked them if they rented this machine to me after renting it to someone else. They could not tell me that. My insurance company has sent them several letters telling them this is a replacement c-pap machine for me to bill them as I bought the unit, not renting it. But you know what, Apria Healthcare Can Not do that. Do you care Apria what people are saying about your company? Do you care how people feel about your company? My account is still not settled and I have talked to several people, and going to be on the phone with yet another one of you. My advice for anyone who reads this if you can do business with another company, do it with someone else. This one has no heart and don't care how they treat people.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 2, 2017

    Since switching to Cigna insurance and being forced to use CareCentrix, I was partnered with Apria for my CPAP supplies. And it has been nothing but a complete mess since the beginning. First off, it would be great if their customer service people weren't outsourced overseas and were actually trained. None of them knew how to answer any questions I had and they were frequently hard to understand. They messed up my orders several times, failed to auto-replenish my supplies even though I was on an auto-replenishment program. Then when I tried to get a travel CPAP, they wasted 2 weeks before telling me they would not be able to get it for me at all. No one returns your phone calls either. If I could give them a 0-star review, I would. Use ANYONE but these people for your supplies.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed May 31, 2017

    Husband has Kaiser and needs CPAP supplies. For the past 4 times he's needed replacement masks they charge his credit card at the time he ordered the mask. They then bill him again for the same item but don't send the bill! That way, we don't know they've double billed us or sent us to collections for this double billing! When he tries ordering new supplies they claim he's got a past due balance and refuse to let him order anything until he pays this fake past due bill! Total scam! Wondering if other people are being double-billed?

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed May 28, 2017

    Kaiser ordered for me 2 portable oxygen on Thursday 5/25/17 for deliver to our home address. Saturday, we received a phone call that the estimated time of deliver will be 8 am to 2 pm. Around 1 pm we verified through your website the estimated time, it showed that the delivery will be 2 pm to 6 pm, then before six the new arrival suppose to be 6 to 9:30 pm. We waited all day and when we called for estimated time, we were told that my name was dropped from the list of deliveries. We called and the automated reply was they have no pending delivery reported. As you can feel frustrations and disappointment occupied our physical being. Lastly, an operator assured me that the oxygen will be delivered between 10 am to 3 pm Sunday May 28, 2017. However, upon verification the website showed that the delivery has been changed between 12:45 to 4:45 pm.

    By 12 noon the driver called us that he cannot deliver because it was incomplete, so, my wife requested that they deliver the complete order on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. The whole thing was a messed, because we did spent several calls, long wait for an operator to answer, we mostly heard recordings. To make it short, why they made us wait one and half day before a person called us to explain why delivery cannot be made. I have been your customer since 10/12/2009 with A/C Number ** and this is first time I experienced undeniable poor service. Your weekend service especially with holidays like this weekend need to be reviewed and updated with a simpler system, less hassle, and more communication with the patients. The automated and telephone delivery updates need to be reconciled to be make it more believable. They should either email or call the patients way ahead of the changes.

    The branch should adjust their scheduling to have proper coverage to answer inquiries. The call center operators has no access to call the drivers except online. The drivers should be provided with a cell phone to call customers of impending delivery delays. It only takes a minute or so, to make things right and provide excellent customer service, just like the saying goes, DO THE UNEXPECTED, SURPRISE THE CUSTOMERS OF THE UNEXPECTED SERVICE. I am sick of pneumonia and needed the portable oxygen for the weekend holiday celebration, your company made me waited longer hours on the telephone and computer to no avail... My final answer, your company failed in customer service.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2017

    Let me first say Apria isn't my first foray into the Health Care Supplier business. I have had three other suppliers of my oxygen products and have never had a problem with delivery, billing or insurance with the exception of the fourth, Apria. I don't have enough time remaining in my life to cover all the ridiculous problems Apria has given me over what, to the layperson, is a simple mistake with a simple fix. I have two insurance policies both covering my oxygen supplies & service. My primary coverage is with AETNA through my wife's employer. My secondary policy is United through AARP's Medicare Complete endorsement. The original problem began when Apria neglected to bill my secondary policy. I started receiving bills &, upon contacting Apria, was told to ignore them as the insurance had not paid yet. Then I noticed I had accumulated several collection accounts on my credit report.

    We were in the process of buying a new home and I immediately called Apria. I was then told they didn't even have insurance information for my secondary policy and they would immediately rebill my secondary, AARP United Insurance. The collection accounts continued, each being a new amount, new collection account number with the same collection agency. No matter how small the amount, some under five dollars, a new collection account was generated. I now have over 30 collection accounts with the same agency, all from Apria. I spent five hours one day insisting I speak with someone higher up the chain, finally speaking with a very sweet, very helpful & knowledgeable agent with Apria's "Tier Two Problem Resolution" department. I had asked if she could send me a final summary of all their charges and my insurance payments so we could finalize the account.

    (We had switched to another oxygen supplier shortly after the billing problems had begun.) What I received was a 23-page accounting of charges but without a payment from my secondary! My credit score has been ruined, I am paying a much higher mortgage payment than necessary and still have not received a full accounting of charges and subsequent insurance payments. My only advice is to choose someone, anyone, else for your medical supplies. Unless you have no other choice, steer clear of Apria and their nonexistent customer care.

    Whatever brought you to this Consumer Affairs site, beginning with the "top" 700+ complaints, should be warning enough! I'm sure some of the related complaints may be petty, however, the majority have affected lives both medically and financially. At this point, I'm not sure I will ever get this account resolved. To do so would require care and concern from Apria and to date, this is something I have yet to experience.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2017

    I have been with Apria, now Coram, for the past 10 years. Since Coram CVS Specialty Infusion Services have taken over, I have had an almost monthly dispute on ordering a Mic-Key button for the past two years. Our insurance covers one Mic-Key button a month, which Coram has argued with me time and time again, making it most difficult to receive this necessary piece of medical supplies. I even spoke with the manager of customer service at Coram, and he stated over and over that I was wrong. I asked him to provide me with the information, stating that I am wrong.

    After finally deciding to do his job, and look up the provider manual, it was determined that my insurance did indeed cover one a month. This past week, my daughter's feeding pump started going out. Coram refused to service this machine or provide us with a new one. They needed a prescription, which could take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours. So! In those few days, my daughter missed out on necessary tube feeds. I have since switched medical supply companies, and they have provided me with a new feeding pump, along with a backup one in case the other goes out.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffProcess

    Reviewed May 23, 2017

    Since the initial contact, Apria has been less than professional. The lack of customer concern and human consideration is common place with every phone call. Call wait times are long and then the representative who answers is usually snarky and condescending. I can understand an occasional "bad day" from the rep, but it appears it is a behavior among the company. During one call specifically, and after being shuffled around to 3 different people, I was conveniently "disconnected" and had to start all over again with our requests. My mother has issues with memory and gets confused easily: they delivered a system for refilling Oxygen tanks that an elderly person should not be considered for let alone someone with issues. Even I was confused with the process. We told them this upon delivery and the delivery person still insisted on leaving the set up and said to call the company the next day to request a change.

    I did that and it took an additional week to get a response. I have been attempting to get them to pick up the equipment so we can use another company but they have delayed it - again. Every time I call they say it will be in 24 to 48 hours and no one shows up. I am her care giver and requested that I be called for contact and have to take time off to be there for their shenanigans. Today... they just SHOWED up. No call, no contact. Even after numerous requests, and managed to confuse her yet again.

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    Reviewed May 20, 2017

    When you call for assistance you get someone in India. If you are a senior, who is the main client of oxygen use, this is a extremely difficult task. If equipment failure, that person could easily not make it through all the prompts. If you do, you speak to someone who does not speak English well. Most elderly people, have some vision issues, is no way a blind person would be able to get through. Not to mention someone hard of hearing, beagle to understand and get the service they need. There is no oxygen equipment for the blind.

    We were in need of service for my father. I needed to speak to service tech, spoke to 2 people in India, to be sure instructions given tech called me first. They could not get that right. After tech came without calling me first, the daughter, I called and asked to speak to a supervisor. She was so rude and argued with me. Day later, still having equipment issues, I found it necessary to drive to the April location here in Evansville, In. and leave a note for Help. Taped to front door. Then I took off work to go there and speak to them. I asked them to close their eyes and try to get help through their own service. I had ask the Jane, who is suppose to be some manager, call me. That did not happen. She said she was working on finding equipment for the blind. And I would know this how? I certainly could not call her. You can only call India.

    What is they don't understand about providing a service that mainly addresses need for the elderly. These people and this company does not meet requirements needed to properly care for these people. Whoever came up with the idea that you cannot call for service without calling a third party who doesn't speak English well, and have minimums of 3 prompts, has never cared for an elderly person. This is probably the worst idea ever. Not to mention the supposed manager in India said she assured me I would always be called first before service, that she had flagged the account that way. When I spoke the Jane here in town, she said the same thing. So now we have living involved. Please, please never have Apria caring for your family. The people in India do not care. Someone could easily lose their life while trying to get service for failed equipment.

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    Reviewed May 20, 2017

    Our physician sent a prescription to Apria for oxygen supplies and a bpap machine. After waiting several days we decided to call them. Our call was answered overseas with a person who was hard to understand. We waited over 1 hour in an attempt to resolve the matter. We were told there was a hard hold on the account for a past due balance. The balance was a extraordinary amount for a machine that was returned several years ago. Two weeks later and several hours on the phone we were still not able to resolve the matter.

    My husband's health was in jeopardy so we decided to give up trying to resolve the matter. It was frustrating not being able to resolve the matter or to have anyone call back. They did not have any regard for the patients' health concerns. Our insurance immediately contacted another company and now my husband sleeps and breathes better without the hassle.

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    Reviewed May 18, 2017

    Is there a rating below 1? They were rude, unprofessional and incompetent. When I asked to speak to a supervisor, I got attitude and told "you're just wasting your time." When I insisted, I was put on hold for 12 minutes, then hung up on. STAY CLEAR!!

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