Medicare program; additional supplier standards--HCFA. Proposed rule.

This proposed rule would establish additional standards for an entity to qualify as a Medicare supplier for purposes of submitting claims for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). This proposed rule would establish additional standards that must be satisfied before a DMEPOS supplier could receive payment from the Medicare program. The Social Security Act Amendments of 1994 require that a DMEPOS supplier meet standards related to compliance with State and Federal licensure requirements, maintaining a physical facility on an appropriate site, proof of appropriate liability insurance, and other standards the Secretary may specify.