Medicaid · CA

California Medicaid (Medi-Cal)

California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) publishes coverage policies for 3 of the 4 sleep apnea treatments we track. Each is linked to its source document below.

By treatment

CPAP and PAP therapy

Policy published

Prior authorisation — Required

Try another treatment first — Not stated

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Oral appliance therapy

Policy published

Prior authorisation — Required

Try another treatment first — Not stated

Read the policy document →

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation

No published policy found

We searched California Medicaid (Medi-Cal)'s published policy library and did not find a policy covering this treatment. That does not mean it isn't covered — it means there is nothing published for a member to read. Where we looked →

Tirzepatide (Zepbound) for OSA

Policy published

Prior authorisation — Not stated in the policy we found

Try another treatment first — Not stated

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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.

Your specific plan may differ from California Medicaid (Medi-Cal)'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.