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119th Congress · H.R. 8871 · Introduced

DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026

This bill establishes requirements relating to potentially fraudulent billing for certain durable medical equipment under Medicare. Specifically, the bill establishes requirements relating to billing for items that are on the Master List of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies. (The master list includes items that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has identified as posing certain fiscal vulnerabilities and therefore require additional conditions for payments to be made, such as prior authorization.) The bill requires claims for such items to be filed electronically and within 90 days of when the items were furnished. The Government Accountability Office must report on the technology used by Medicare administrative contractors to identify fraudulent claims with respect to such items.

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SubjectsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightFraud offenses and financial crimesHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicarePublic contracts and procurement

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BEAN of Florida:H.R. 8871.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18Congress has the power ``To make all Laws which shall benecessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.''[Page H3627]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] · [R-FL-4] · B001314
    Rep-FL-4 current · 2 terms · @RepAaronBean · 3 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Aaron Bean
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Committee memberships (4)

  • House Committee on Ways and Means (house) · house · rank 25 · site
  • Oversight (house) · house · rank 7
  • Social Security (house) · house · rank 4
  • Work and Welfare (house) · house · rank 5

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District offices (3)

  • 4465-6 US Highway 17, Fleming Island, FL, 32003 · 904-830-3933 · 30.1160949,-81.7040293
  • 501 Centre Street, Suite 107, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034 · 904-557-9550 · 30.6713072,-81.46098470000001
  • 117 W Duval St., Suite 230, Jacksonville, FL, 32202 · 904-319-9433 · 30.3301047,-81.6592551

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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BEAN, AARON P.
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (0)

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Committees (2)

  • Ways and Means Committee [House Standing]
    2026-05-21T15:08:00ZMarkup By
    2026-05-19T16:00:40ZReferred To
  • Energy and Commerce Committee [House Standing]
    2026-05-19T16:00:35ZReferred To

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  • 2026-05-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
  • 2026-05-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-05-19IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2026-05-19IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2026-05-19IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-05-19IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

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    DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-09-19T23:40:50Z
    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote Medicare program integrity with respect to certain medical equipment and supplies.
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-05-20T08:23:25Z
    DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026

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00 · 2026-05-19 · Introduced in House

DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026

This bill establishes requirements relating to potentially fraudulent billing for certain durable medical equipment under Medicare.

Specifically, the bill establishes requirements relating to billing for items that are on the Master List of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies. (The master list includes items that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has identified as posing certain fiscal vulnerabilities and therefore require additional conditions for payments to be made, such as prior authorization.)

The bill requires claims for such items to be filed electronically and within 90 days of when the items were furnished. The Government Accountability Office must report on the technology used by Medicare administrative contractors to identify fraudulent claims with respect to such items.

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