The Federal Government recently passed legislation requiring Suppliers of
Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) to
secure a bond in the amount of $50,000.

Any new suppliers seeking enrollment into the program are required to purchase the bond by May 4, 2009.  The existing Medicare DMEPOS suppliers must meet the bond requirement
by October 2, 2009.  The bonds will need to be filed with the National
Supplier Clearinghouse located in Columbia, South Carolina.  The Center for
Medicare Services will soon provide suppliers with more information about
filing the bonds.