Durable Medical Equipment
Many people throughout the country have received wrist braces, knee braces, ankle braces, neck braces, and other equipment that they never ordered, was never prescribed by a doctor, and not needed. Moreover, most people were never charged a dime for stuff; but their insurance company was!
These are scams, and the perpetrators are known as “durable medical equipment” (DME) companies. These scammers charge health insurance companies – and very often Medicare Advantage plans – for unprescribed, unnecessary equipment, and count on the insurance company’s lax oversight to get paid. And sometimes the scammers try to get you to pay a coinsurance amount. DON’T!
If you received a box of braces – or if you noticed a charge on your insurance explanation of benefits (EOB) – we want to hear from you. We are investigating these scams.
There is no charge, no obligation, and the conversation is confidential.
Call us at (646) 517-0543. Or send us a confidential message with the form below.
Do not be the unwitting victim of insurance fraud!
FAQs
A class action lawsuit is a way for a group of people who have suffered similar harms to bring a single collective case and share in any potential award. You become part of a group, with far more potential power than filing a lawsuit on your own—and at no cost to you.
Filing a class action lawsuit allows us to consolidate evidence, witnesses, and litigation expenses to make the lawsuit more efficient and effective. The collective “clout” of the class is typically far more effective than an action by any individual plaintiff.
No! The attorneys work on contingency, and only get paid if the case is successful. Any fees they may be awarded are determined by the court and paid by the defendant.
