Medicare Bond
Overview
Durable medical equipment suppliers, prosthetic providers, and orthotics dealers who bill Medicare must obtain a Medicare DMEPOS Bond before the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will approve their enrollment. This bond guarantees that your business will comply with all applicable Medicare supplier standards and billing requirements. Failure to maintain the bond puts your CMS enrollment — and your ability to bill Medicare — at risk.
Who Needs This Bond?
Home medical equipment companies, prosthetics and orthotics suppliers, and enteral nutrition providers are all required to carry this bond as a condition of Medicare enrollment. Any DMEPOS supplier seeking to bill Medicare for covered items and services must meet this requirement. If you are applying for or renewing your Medicare supplier number through the National Supplier Clearinghouse, this bond is mandatory.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to protect Medicare, the federal program itself, and the beneficiaries it serves from fraudulent billing, improper claims, and supplier non-compliance. CMS requires DMEPOS suppliers to post this bond as a financial guarantee that they will meet all enrollment standards, maintain accurate records, and handle Medicare funds appropriately. If a supplier commits billing fraud or violates program rules, the bond provides a mechanism for recovery of losses.
When is it Required?
Submitting your DMEPOS supplier enrollment application through the National Supplier Clearinghouse is the point at which CMS will require proof of this bond. You must have the bond in place before your enrollment can be approved or renewed. Suppliers who allow the bond to lapse risk having their Medicare billing privileges revoked.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a federal requirement administered by CMS and applies to DMEPOS suppliers operating anywhere in the United States. There is no state-by-state variation — the bond obligation is tied to your Medicare supplier number, not your physical location. Every enrolled DMEPOS supplier, regardless of state, must maintain this bond for as long as they bill Medicare.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and get your Medicare DMEPOS Bond quickly. The portal is available around the clock, so you are not waiting on an agent callback to move your enrollment forward. Once issued, your bond documentation is ready to submit directly with your CMS enrollment materials.
Why Bond Titan?
Bond Titan is powered by The Southern Agency and gives DMEPOS suppliers instant access to the Medicare bond without the delays of a traditional agency process. Our nationwide catalog means this bond is ready for you whether you are in Maine or California. Buy online now and keep your Medicare enrollment on track.