Medicare DME Bond #959
Get Medicare DME supplier bonds for durable medical equipment providers. Required for CMS enrollment with $50,000 standard coverage.
Essential for Medicare DME Providers
• Required for CMS enrollment
• $50,000 standard bond amount
• Fast 24-48 hour approval
• Rates from 1-3% annually
• All DME categories covered
• Medicare program protection
CMS Medicare DME Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requires all durable medical equipment suppliers to post a $50,000 surety bond as part of the Medicare enrollment process. This bond protects the Medicare program and beneficiaries from supplier fraud and overpayments.
The bond must be maintained continuously during enrollment and is required for each practice location where DME services are provided to Medicare beneficiaries.
Supplier Standards
42 CFR 424.57Accreditation
ACHC, AAAHC, or Joint CommissionFinancial Documentation
Annual submission to CMSSurety Bond
Continuous coverage requiredAdditional CMS Requirements
- • State licensure for DME operations
- • Liability insurance coverage
- • Quality standards compliance
- • Physician communication protocols
Common DME Categories
New DME Suppliers
$50,000 standardRevalidating Suppliers
$50,000 maintainedHigh-Risk Categories
Enhanced amount possibleMultiple Locations
$50,000 per locationAccredited Suppliers
$50,000 standardPharmacies with DME
$50,000 for DME servicesImportant: CMS requirements may change based on Medicare program updates and fraud prevention measures. Consult with CMS or healthcare compliance experts for current requirements.
Medicare Impact: Operating without proper Medicare DME bonds results in immediate loss of Medicare billing privileges and potential exclusion from all federal healthcare programs.
Annual Premium Range
$500 - $1,500
for $50,000 bond
Part of Specialty Bond Family
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Last Updated: December 20, 2024