Time to Get Accredited for DMEPOS Competitive Bidding (CMS Message 2008-03-17)
In order to participate in the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program, suppliers must meet quality standards and be accredited by a CMS-approved Deemed Accreditation Organization. Suppliers that are interested in bidding in the second round of the program must be aware of two key deadlines:
Suppliers must be accredited or have applied for accreditation by May 14, 2008 to submit a bid for the second round of competitive bidding. CMS cannot accept a bid from any supplier that is not accredited or that has not applied for accreditation by May 14, 2008.
Suppliers will need to be accredited to be awarded a contract. The accreditation deadline for the second round of competitive bidding is October 31, 2008. Suppliers must be accredited before this date to be awarded a contract. Suppliers should apply for accreditation immediately to allow adequate time to process their applications.
For a list of the CMS-approved Deemed Accreditation Organizations, visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareProviderSupEnroll/01_Overview.asp For information about the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding program, visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CompetitiveAcqforDMEPOS/