The Attorney General provides Consumer Alerts to inform the public of unfair, misleading, or deceptive business practices, and to provide information and guidance on other issues of concern. Consumer Alerts are not legal advice, legal authority, or a binding legal opinion from the Department of Attorney General.
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DME stands for durable medical equipment: things like back braces and wheelchairs.
You may receive a back, knee, or arm brace in the mail that you never asked for. It may come with documentation that leads you to believe the brace was sent by your doctor.
If you received a Medicare payment form, do not sign it. It is a scam, and if Medicare doesn't cover it, you will be charged.
Dozens of companies have entered the over-the-counter hearing aid market since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed restrictions on the sales of hearing aids in 2017. Many of the products sold by these companies are actually Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAP), not FDA-approved medical devices.
Sellers of these phony products often entice consumers via websites advertising deals for much less than what a traditional FDA-approved hearing aid would cost.
The best way to ensure your hearing aid is legitimate is to seek guidance from a medical professional.
Before purchasing over-the-counter hearing aids, keep the following in mind:
Remember, if the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.