CMS Issues a Heads-Up on DMEPOS; ProMed is Prepared

CMS is currently sending notification letters to beneficiaries who might need to change suppliers in order for Medicare to continue paying for their equipment and supplies. Certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) dealers were required to meet Medicare's quality standards and become accredited by October 1 and obtain a surety bond by October 2, 2009. According to CMS, the new supplier requirements "will 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."

Beneficiaries are urged to contact their suppliers to find out if they have been approved by Medicare. If a beneficiary's supplier has not been approved, that person will need to shop around for a Medicare-approved supplier in order for their equipment and supplies to be covered.

ProMed is a Medicare-approved supplier. Our customers will not encounter any interruption in services.