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New York Medicaid

We could not find a publicly readable coverage policy from New York Medicaid for any of the four sleep apnea treatments we track. That is recorded below with the place we searched.

By treatment

CPAP and PAP therapy

Not published
Prior authorization Not published
Initial qualification Not published
Continued coverage Not published
Utilization management Not published

We searched New York Medicaid'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 →

Oral appliance therapy

Not published
Prior authorization Not published
Initial qualification Not published
Continued coverage Not published
Utilization management Not published

We searched New York Medicaid'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 →

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation

Not published
Prior authorization Not published
Initial qualification Not published
Continued coverage Not published
Utilization management Not published

We searched New York Medicaid'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

Not published
Prior authorization Not published
Initial qualification Not published
Continued coverage Not published
Utilization management Not published

We searched New York Medicaid'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 →

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

New York Medicaid publishes its own appeal instructions. Start there, and note the deadline on your denial letter.

New York Medicaid appeals process

How to appeal a sleep apnea denial →

Your specific plan may differ from New York Medicaid'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.