Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier (DMERC)

CMS Central Office, in Baltimore, has elected to contract with a limited number of entities to process home medical equipment for the Medicare Part B program. Vision correction hardware and home medical equipment provided in Kansas for Medicare Part B beneficiaries should be submitted to CIGNA -Connecticut General Life Insurance Company. If the provider has questions about this procedure, they should contact their Kansas Medicare Carrier or CIGNA directly.