H.R.8871

DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026

Introduced·5/19/26

DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 aims to enhance Medicare program integrity for certain medical equipment and supplies.

The DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote Medicare program integrity with respect to certain medical equipment and supplies. It mandates electronic submission of claims by all providers and suppliers, except for claims involving specified items. The bill also requires the Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress by January 1, 2030, examining the technology used by Medicare administrative contractors to screen claims for specified items to identify errors or indicators of potential waste, fraud, or abuse.

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Calendar

May 21

9:00 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing

History

May 21

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 21

House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.

May 19

House

Introduced in House