What is a Medicare Bond & Medicaid Bond?
You need to obtain a bond to protect against Medicare/Medicaid fraud and abuse. If you do not follow the rules set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a claim can be filed on your bond. For example, if you are a medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) provider and sell unnecessary medical equipment to patients and bill to Medicare, a claim can be made. If you would like to learn more about what surety bonds are and how they work, you can read our detailed guide here.
What Do Medicare Bond & Medicaid Bonds Cost?
These bonds generally cost between 1-15% of the requirement bond amount. The percentage you must pay is based on your financial strength, e.g. personal credit, business financials, etc. You you're ready for a quote, can get a free quote on your bond now. You can also take a look at the most frequent surety bond related questions here.
