what is bond in medicare for
What is a Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers Bond (DMEPOS)? A Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers Bond (also called a DMEPOS Bond, Medicare Bond or Medicaid Bond) is a federal surety bond required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies. The purpose of the bond is to help reduce the prevalence of Medicare billing fraud.