The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 was enacted on July 15, 2008. This new law has delayed the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program. CMS will provide updates and information to partners as soon as possible. If beneficiaries have questions, they may call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. New DMEPOS Fact Sheet:Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, 2008 LIS Toolkit: Toolkit to Assist Partners with LIS Outreach (May 2008) South Florida Infusion Fraud Hotline Infusion Fraud Hotline Flyer English [PDF, 44KB] Infusion Fraud Hotline Flyer Spanish [PDF, 56KB] Infusion Fraud Article English [PDF, 24KB] Infusion Fraud Article Spanish [PDF, 54KB] HHS site for Medicare Fraud Protecting Medicare and You from Fraud Additional Resources
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