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DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation and Surety Bond Requirements Certain suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) had to meet Medicare's quality standards and become accredited by October 1 and obtain a surety bond by October 2, 2009. These new supplier requirements help to ensure that people with Medicare get high quality medical items and services from qualified suppliers while helping to prevent fraud in the Medicare program.
If beneficiaries need assistance in finding a Medicare-approved supplier, they should call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Medicare's Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program was in place briefly in 2008 for 10 metropolitan areas. The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, enacted on July 15, 2008, delayed and made limited changes to the program.
Medicare beneficiaries can continue to get their Medicare-covered equipment and supplies from any Medicare-approved supplier until prices go into effect in nine metropolitan areas on January 1, 2011. If beneficiaries have questions, they may call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
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