What suppliers are exempt from the surety bond requirement?
DMEPOS suppliers exempt from the surety bond requirement are (1) government-owned suppliers who furnish a comparable surety bond under State law, (2) State-licensed orthotic and prosthetic personnel in private practice making custom made orthotics and prosthetics if the business is solely-owned and operated by said personnel and is billing only for orthotics, prosthetics, and supplies, (3) physicians and non-physician practitioners if the DMEPOS items are furnished only to his or her patients as part of his or her professional service, and (4) physical and occupational therapists if: (a) the business is solely-owned and operated by the therapist, and (b) if the DMEPOS items are furnished only to his or her patients as part of his or her professional service.
