Medicare
Does Medicare cover CPAP machines? Coverage, compliance, and how to keep it
Learn when Medicare covers CPAP machines, what the 90-day compliance rule requires, what you pay, and how replacement supplies work.
Written by Baba · 9 min read
Baba
Patient Advocacy Organization & Care Navigation
Areas of expertise
- Patient advocacy
- Care navigation and care coordination
- Medicare and insurance navigation
- Claims, denials, and prior authorizations
- Hospital discharge and care transitions
- Complex chronic condition support
Baba is a patient advocacy organization with a network of hundreds of credentialed patient advocates and healthcare providers. We help people navigate complex healthcare decisions, coordinate care, understand insurance coverage, address claims and denials, resolve billing problems, and plan safer transitions from hospital to home.
Our network brings experience across nursing, social work, care coordination, insurance navigation, Medicare, and complex chronic care. Baba pairs that clinical and advocacy expertise with rigorous clinical operations designed to support consistent, high-quality service.
Baba’s healthcare guides are researched and written using primary sources, then reviewed for accuracy by experienced patient advocates with relevant subject-matter expertise. Our goal is practical, trustworthy guidance that helps patients and families understand their options and take the next step.
Articles written by Baba
Medicare
What happens when a medical bill goes to collections in 2026 - your rights and next steps
Learn what happens when a medical bill goes to collections, how credit reporting works, and the steps you can take to dispute or settle the debt.
Written by Baba · 10 min read
Medicare
What is an unsafe hospital discharge? Warning signs, your rights, and how to appeal
Learn the warning signs of an unsafe hospital discharge, your Medicare appeal rights, and what to do before leaving the hospital.
Written by Baba · 8 min read
Medicare
How to appeal a Medicare prior authorization denial: 5 steps that win more than 8 out of 10 times
Learn how to appeal a Medicare prior authorization denial, gather evidence, request expedited review, and navigate all five appeal levels.
Written by Baba · 14 min read
Medicare
How to Dispute a Medical Bill in 2026: Your Rights and 6-Step Guide
Learn how to dispute a medical bill, identify billing errors, use No Surprises Act protections, and write an effective dispute letter.
Written by Baba · 12 min read
Medicare
Does Medicare cover portable oxygen concentrators? Costs, rental rules, and how to switch suppliers
Learn when Medicare covers portable oxygen concentrators, which tests you need, how the 5-year rental cycle works, and how to switch suppliers.
Written by Baba · 9 min read
Medicare
Does Medicare cover wheelchairs? Coverage, criteria, and how to get one
Learn when Medicare covers wheelchairs and scooters, which documentation you need, how rental works, and what to do after a denial.
Written by Baba · 10 min read
Medicare
Medical Bill Assistance in 2026: Programs and How to Apply
Find medical bill assistance through charity care, Medicare Savings Programs, Extra Help, foundations, debt relief, and payment plans.
Written by Baba · 10 min read
Medicare
Medicare prior authorization in 2026: what it is, when it applies, and your appeal rights
Learn how Medicare prior authorization works in 2026, when Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage require it, and how to appeal a denial.
Written by Baba · 15 min read
Medicare
Does Medicare cover hospital beds? Coverage, qualifying conditions, and how to get one
Learn when Medicare covers a hospital bed for home use, what documentation you need, how rental works, and what to do after a denial.
Written by Baba · 8 min read
Medicare
What Medicare Covers as Durable Medical Equipment in 2026
See which durable medical equipment Medicare covers in 2026, how to qualify, what you pay, rental rules, and how prior authorization works.
Written by Baba · 8 min read
Medicare
How to Appeal a Medicare Coverage or Payment Denial
Learn how to appeal a Medicare denial in 2026, including deadlines, forms, all five appeal levels, and what evidence improves your odds.
Written by Baba · 16 min read
Medicare
How to hire a patient advocate: types, cost, and how to get started (2026)
Compare patient advocate types, costs, credentials, and coverage options, then learn how to choose the right advocate for your situation.
Written by Baba · 7 min read
Medicare
What Is a Medicare Patient Advocate? (And When You Need One)
A Medicare patient advocate helps you handle denials, billing, and care coordination. Learn what they do, what they cost, and when to hire one.
Written by Baba · 11 min read
News
Baba Selected for CMS ACCESS Model
Today we're announcing that Baba has been accepted into the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ACCESS Model across all four clinical tracks.
Written by Baba · 4 min read
News
Baba Appoints Former Mount Sinai Executive Director to Lead Clinical Operations
Baba has appointed Alicia Tennenbaum, LCSW as Head of Clinical Operations.
Written by Baba · 2 min read
News
Baba raises $6.5M Seed led by General Catalyst
Baba connects older adults and their families with dedicated advocates who can coordinate their care.
Written by Baba · 3 min read