32 Miss. Code. R. 1-16.7
A price quote from at a minimum of two (2) vendors is required to purchase medical equipment/adaptive aid.
The quote must contain:
* Name of the adaptive aid/medical equipment
* A price quote
* Date of the quote
* Name of agency
DME exempt from obtaining two (2) quotes are:
* Prosthesis
* Orthotics
* Wheelchairs and accessories
* Hospital Beds and accessories
* Motorized Scooters
* Patient Lifts and
* Other medically prescribed, medically necessary DME
Regardless of whether the vendor is also the manufacturer, or the vendor is purchasing from a manufacturer or from a distributor/supplier, it is the responsibility of the vendor to clearly note whether a charge is the MSRP or cost. Vendors are entirely responsible for submitting correct documentation for DME at MSRP or cost. Vendors should be able to produce documentation to show the charges can be substantiated if audited. The Counselor will provide information on vendors of specialized medical equipment and supplies so that the consumer can make and informed choice regarding vendor for services.
Specialized medical equipment, supplies, and adaptive aids and any other Medically Prescribed DME items not elsewhere listed in the printed OVR Fee Schedule may be manually priced and purchased from any authorized Durable Medical Equipment dealer/vendor.
Quotes are not acceptable as an invoice.
32 Miss. Code. R. 1-16.7