Commercial · Multiple states
Regence
Regence publishes coverage policies for 1 of the 4 sleep apnea treatments we track. Each is linked to its source document below.
By treatment
CPAP and PAP therapy
No published policy foundWe searched Regence'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
No published policy foundWe searched Regence'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
Policy publishedPolicy number — SUR215
Prior authorisation — Not stated in the policy we found
Try another treatment first — Yes
- The published HNS criteria require prior ineffective PAP use or intolerance; refusal alone is not sufficient for the adult commercial pathway.
Tirzepatide (Zepbound) for OSA
No published policy foundWe searched Regence'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
Regence publishes its own appeal instructions. Start there, and note the deadline on your denial letter.
Your specific plan may differ from Regence'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.