ApneaAuthority

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Aetna (CVS Health)

Aetna (CVS Health) publishes coverage policies for 4 of the 4 sleep apnea treatments we track. Each is linked to its source document below.

By treatment

CPAP and PAP therapy

Policy published

Policy number — CPB 0004

Prior authorisation — Not stated in the policy we found

Try another treatment first — Not stated

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Oral appliance therapy

Policy published

Policy number — CPB 0004

Prior authorisation — Not stated in the policy we found

Try another treatment first — Not stated

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Hypoglossal nerve stimulation

Policy published

Policy number — CPB 0004

Prior authorisation — Not stated in the policy we found

Try another treatment first — Yes

  • HNS is positioned for patients who have inadequate response to or cannot tolerate PAP therapy under the published criteria.

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Tirzepatide (Zepbound) for OSA

Policy published

Policy number — 6450-C P08-2025 v8

Prior authorisation — Required

Try another treatment first — No

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Last verified 2026-08-15. We record structured facts and link the source; we do not reproduce policy text. The document itself governs.

If you're denied

Aetna (CVS Health) publishes its own appeal instructions. Start there, and note the deadline on your denial letter.

Aetna (CVS Health) appeals process

How to appeal a sleep apnea denial →

Your specific plan may differ from Aetna (CVS Health)'s general policy, particularly if your coverage is through an employer. Policies are revised without notice. Nothing here is a guarantee of coverage or a substitute for confirming with your plan.