MLN Matters Article - Surety Bonds

MLN Matters Number: MM6392
Related Changed Request (CR) #: 6392
Related CR Release Date: March 27, 2009
Effective Date: April 6, 2009
Related CR Transmittal #: R287PI
Implementation Date: April 6, 2009

Surety Bonds for Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS)

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Suppliers subject to the surety bond requirement must submit a bond to the NSC by the October 2, 2009 deadline or risk having their Medicare billing privileges revoked.

For more information about the surety bond requirement, including information on whether this requirement applies to you, please go to http://www.palmettogba.com/nsc and click on Frequently Asked Questions followed by the "National Supplier Clearinghouse" link.

Post Date 06/09/09

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