| Category | Title | |
|---|
 CBIC |  |
| People with Medicare | |
| Referral Providers | |
| Suppliers | |
| What's New | |
| People with Medicare | |
| Helpful Links | |
| Helpful Links | |
| DMEPOS Competitive Bidding FAQs on Medicare.gov | |
| What You Should Know If You Need Medicare-covered Equipment or Supplies | |
| Referral Providers | |
| Helpful Links | |
| News and Bulletins | |
| Helpful Links | |
| Partner Tip Sheet on CMS Website | |
| News and Bulletins | |
| 07/20/10 - DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Fact Sheet for Referral Agents | |
| 02/04/10 - DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program MLN Article | |
| 07/09/10 - Beneficiary Fact Sheet | |
| 07/09/10 - Partner Guide to Answer Consumer Questions | |
| Site Help | |
| Web Site Features | |
| Web Site Technical Help | |
| Web Site Technical Help | |
| How can I view Adobe Acrobat PDF documents on this site? | |
| Why do some photographs and other graphics display poorly? | |
| Suppliers | |
| About the Program | |
| Bid Evaluation | |
| Bidding Guidelines | |
| Bidding Process | |
| Education Events | |
| Helpful Links | |
| Information for Contract Suppliers | |
| Single Payment Amounts | |
| Frequently Asked Questions | |
| About the Program | |
| Competitive Bidding Areas | |
| Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord-NC-SC-- Mail-Order | |
| Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord-NC-SC-- Non Mail-Order | |
| Cincinnati-Middletown-OH-KY-IN-- Mail-Order | |
| Cincinnati-Middletown-OH-KY-IN-- Non Mail-Order | |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor-OH-- Mail-Order | |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor-OH-- Non Mail-Order | |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington-TX-- Mail-Order | |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington-TX-- Non Mail-Order | |
| Kansas City-MO-KS-- Mail-Order | |
| Kansas City-MO-KS-- Non Mail-Order | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-FL-- Mail-Order | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-FL-- Non Mail-Order | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-FL-- Mail-Order | |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-FL-- Non Mail-Order | |
| Pittsburgh-PA-- Mail-Order | |
| Pittsburgh-PA-- Non Mail-Order | |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario-CA-- Mail-Order | |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario-CA-- Non Mail-Order | |
| Competitive Bidding Areas (CBAs) Fact Sheet | |
| Fact Sheets | |
| Bona Fide Bids | |
| Capacity and Expansion Plan | |
| Common Ownership or Control | |
| Competitive Bidding Areas (CBAs) | |
| Contract Supplier Obligations Fact Sheet | |
| Covered Document Review Date | |
| Eligibility Requirements | |
| Enteral Nutrition | |
| Exemptions | |
| Federal Antitrust Law | |
| Grandfathering for Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment | |
| Grandfathering Process for Rented Items | |
| Items and Services | |
| Licensure | |
| Mail-Order Diabetic Supplies | |
| Prescription for Specific Brand or Mode of Delivery | |
| Specialty Suppliers (SNF or NF) | |
| Subcontracting | |
| What's New in Round 1 Rebid | |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | |
| Bidding Guidelines FAQs | |
| Can a contract supplier refer a beneficiary to a subcontractor if the contract supplier chooses not to carry certain items within a product category? | |
| Do manufacturers need to be accredited to perform warranty repairs? | |
| How do the federal antitrust laws affect me as a bidder and contract supplier? | |
| I'm in the process of a selling my business. If I sell my business while the bidding window is open, will this impact my bid? | |
| May a contract supplier subcontract specifically for the delivery of the item? | |
| Our business currently uses subcontractors to deliver our inventory and instruct the beneficiaries on how to use it. On Form B, we will indicate that we use a subcontractor. I understand that we must submit a letter of intent; however, should we also submit a copy of the existing contract? | |
| Under the supplier standards, may a supplier subcontract out for other services? | |
| What are the proper registration procedures for commonly owned or controlled suppliers? | |
| What are the requirements regarding subcontracting for inventory under the supplier standards? Does the supplier have to have title to the equipment? | |
| What are the rules regarding referrals from subcontractors? | |
| What do I need to do if I sell my business after bidding closes and before contracts are awarded? Will this impact my bid? | |
| What services may be subcontracted? Which subcontractors need to be accredited? | |
| Bidding Process FAQs | |
| Are certain consultants or certain consultant services not appropriate for assisting in bid preparation? | |
| Can I submit the form we completed for the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a substitute for our financial statements? | |
| Do I have to provide the manufacturer, model name, and model number for all items in the product category? | |
| How am I supposed to use the Bidding Information Charts? | |
| I'm in the process of a selling my business. If I sell my business while the bidding window is open, will this impact my bid? | |
| May bidders use a consultant for the preparation of their bids? | |
| My business operates on a fiscal accounting period, and I prepare my tax returns for a fiscal year. Should the required financial statements be for a calendar year or for a fiscal year? | |
| My business operates on a fiscal year from November 1 to October 31. Therefore, our tax filing deadline is not until January 15. What financial statements and tax return extract should we submit? | |
| My credit report only shows a percentage; is this acceptable? | |
| My financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting, but my tax return is on the cash basis. Is this acceptable? | |
| Our business will be moving to a different physical address within one month. Do we change the address with the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) before bidding or after? | |
| Our company changed from operating on a fiscal year to a calendar year. How should we submit our financial statements and tax return extract? | |
| Since we are a new company that opened in 2009, we have not yet filed a tax return. Do you need any documents to substitute for the tax return? | |
| We understand that when we are completing Form A that we will enter our "Doing Business As" (DBA) name. We have three locations doing business as "123 ABC Medical," and our corporate name is "Equipment is Our Business". We realized that on our 855-S enrollment form that two of our locations have a DBA listed as "123 ABC Medical" and our third location is listed as "ABC 123 Med". Is this going to be a problem when we fill out Form A? Should we submit a change to the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) requesting that our third location’s DBA be updated? | |
| When will a bidder number be provided? Can Form B be modified after it is certified? | |
| Where can I find my bidder number? | |
| Where do I mail my hardcopy documents? | |
| Why do the bidding information charts include information about 2008 allowed units and the number of beneficiaries served in 2008? | |
| Payment Policies FAQs | |
| Are competitively bid capped rental items subject to the payment reduction after the 3rd month rental? | |
| As the primary supplier, I understand that I am responsible for submitting claims on behalf of the Medicare beneficiary. Does this mean I cannot use a billing agent? | |
| Can a supplier choose to grandfather certain beneficiaries and not others? | |
| Can a supplier of oxygen and oxygen equipment choose to grandfather stationary oxygen and oxygen equipment and not portable oxygen equipment? | |
| Following the 5-year or 60-month reasonable useful lifetime for oxygen equipment, the beneficiary can elect to obtain replacement oxygen equipment, which triggers the start of a new 36-month rental payment period. Following the 60th month, will the noncontract supplier be permitted to provide the replacement oxygen equipment, or will the beneficiary need to obtain it from a contract supplier for oxygen and oxygen equipment for the competitive bidding area (CBA)? | |
| If a beneficiary has been renting a competitively bid durable medical equipment (DME) item from a supplier that does not become a contract supplier and chooses to switch to a contract supplier at the start of a competitive bidding program, what month should the new contract supplier start billing? When can the noncontract supplier pick up its equipment? | |
| If a noncontract supplier chooses to become a grandfathered supplier for oxygen and oxygen equipment, will that supplier be permitted to bill for oxygen contents furnished after the 36-month rental cap period or will the patient have to obtain oxygen contents from a contract supplier? | |
| What will contract suppliers be paid when they furnish oxygen and oxygen equipment or capped rental durable medical equipment (DME) to a beneficiary who transitions to them from a noncontract supplier in the middle of the 36-month or 13-month rental payment period? | |
| Who is responsible for repair and maintenance once an item is furnished? | |
| News and Bulletins | |
| 01/13/10 - CBIC Customer Service Center Holiday Closing | |
| 07/01/10 - CMS Announces DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Payment Amounts | |
| 02/04/10 - DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program MLN Article | |
| Archive of News and Bulletins | |
| 01/16/09 - CMS Announces New PAOC Members | |
| 01/16/09 - CMS Publishes Interim Final Rule | |
| 02/13/09 - Updates to IFC | |
| 04/17/09 - Statement on the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | |
| 05/27/09 - Agenda for June 4, 2009, PAOC Meeting | |
| 05/29/09 - Get Ready for Competitive Bidding | |
| 06/30/09 - Damages Provisions in the Physician Fee Schedule | |
| 06/30/09 - Grandfathering Provisions in the Physician Fee Schedule | |
| 07/10/09 - Prepare Now for Bidding: A Special Edition MLN Matters Education Article | |
| 08/03/09 - Medicare Announces Timeline for Bidding, Begins Supplier Education Campaign for DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program | |
| 08/07/09 - Medicare Announces Special Open Door Forum on August 19 on How to Register | |
| 08/17/09 - Registration is Now Open | |
| 08/18/09 - REMINDER: Special Open Door Forum on August 19 on How to Register to Access the Bidding System | |
| 08/21/09 - Medicare Announces Special Open Door Forum - September 2 - Learn the Rules for Submitting a Bid | |
| 08/27/09 - Registration System and Help Desk Closed Labor Day Weekend | |
| 08/28/09 - Important DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Reminders | |
| 08/28/09 - "Rules for Submitting a Bid" Special Open Door Forum PowerPoint Now Available | |
| 09/02/09 - REMINDER: Registration System and Help Desk Closed Labor Day Weekend | |
| 09/08/09 - Medicare Announces Special Open Door Forum - September 16 - "What You Need to Know Before Submitting Your Bid" | |
| 09/11/09 - Deadline and Important Reminders | |
| 09/11/09 - REMINDER: Special Open Door Forum - September 16 - "What You Need to Know Before Submitting Your Bid" | |
| 09/14/09 - Today is Target DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Registration Deadline for Authorized Officials | |
| 09/15/09 - Time is Running Out for Authorized Officials to Register for DMEPOS Competitive Bidding | |
| 09/16/09 - Medicare Announces Special Open Door Forum - September 22 - "Financial Documentation Plus Small Supplier Considerations" | |
| 09/18/09 - REMINDER: Special Open Door Forum - September 22 - Financial Documentation Plus Small Supplier Considerations | |
| 09/22/09 - Medicare Announces Special Open Door Forum - September 29 - "How a Bid is Evaluated" | |
| 09/25/09 - REMINDER: Special Open Door Forum - September 29 - "How a Bid is Evaluated" | |
| 10/02/09 - Bid Window Target Date for the Round 1 Rebid of the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program | |
| 10/02/09 - Medicare Announces Special Open Door Forum - October 7 - "Bid Submission Process" | |
| 10/07/09 - Time is Running Out to Register for the Round 1 Rebid of the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program | |
| 10/09/09 - Medicare Announces Special Open Door Forum - October 14 - Open Call | |
| 10/09/09 - Today is Target DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Registration Deadline for Backup Authorized Officials | |
| 10/21/09 - Bidding is Now Open for the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program | |
| 10/23/09 - Medicare Announces Special Open Door Forum - November 4 - Open Call | |
| 10/28/09 - Only One Week Left to Register for the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program | |
| 10/30/09 - Medicare DMEPOS Rules to Take Effect in 2010 | |
| 11/04/09 - Last Day to Register for the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program | |
| 11/13/2009 - Covered Document Review Date for the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program is Coming Soon | |
| 11/18/2009 - Covered Document Review Date for the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program is Coming Soon | |
| 11/20/2009 - Last Day to Qualify for the Covered Document Review Process for the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program | |
| 11/23/09 - CBIC Customer Service Center Holiday Closing Dates | |
| 11/25/09 - REMINDER: Bidding is Now Open for the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program | |
| 12/04/09 - Only 17 Days Left to Bid for the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program | |
| 12/07/09 - Important Notice for DMEPOS Competitive Bidding | |
| 12/11/09 - Only 10 Days Left to Bid for the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program | |
| 12/14/09 - Bidder Alert for DMEPOS Competitive Bidding | |
| 12/18/09 - Only 3 Days Left to Bid for the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program | |
| 12/21/09 - Last Day to Bid for the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program | |
| 12/22/09 - DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Customer Service Center Hours of Operation | |
| 11/17/2009 - Hospital Exception MLN Article | |
| 11/17/2009 - Repairs and Replacements MLN Article | |
| 11/17/2009 - Grandfathering Oxygen Modality MLN Article | |
| Overview | |
| What's New in Round 1 Rebid Fact Sheet | |
| Product Categories | |
| Product Categories with HCPCS Codes | |
| Items and Services Fact Sheet | |
| Terms and Definitions | |
| Terms and Definitions | |
| Timeline | |
| Bidding Timeline | |
| Bid Evaluation | |
| Capacity | |
| Capacity and Expansion Plan Fact Sheet | |
| Financial Measures | |
| Financial Measures | |
| Open Door Forums | |
| 09/29/09 - How a Bid is Evaluated | |
| Bidding Guidelines | |
| Bona Fide Bids | |
| Bona Fide Bids Fact Sheet | |
| Change of Ownership (CHOW) | |
| I'm in the process of a selling my business. If I sell my business while the bidding window is open, will this impact my bid? | |
| What do I need to do if I sell my business after bidding closes and before contracts are awarded? Will this impact my bid? | |
| Common Ownership or Control | |
| What are the proper registration procedures for commonly owned or controlled suppliers? | |
| Common Ownership or Control Fact Sheet | |
| Contract Terms | |
| Contract Supplier Obligations Fact Sheet | |
| Prescription for Specific Brand or Mode of Delivery Fact Sheet | |
| Eligibility Requirements | |
| Eligibility Requirements Fact Sheet | |
| Enteral Nutrition | |
| Enteral Nutrition Fact Sheet | |
| Exemptions | |
| 11/17/2009 - Hospital Exception MLN Article | |
| Exemptions Fact Sheet | |
| Federal Antitrust Law | |
| How do the federal antitrust laws affect me as a bidder and contract supplier? | |
| Federal Antitrust Law Fact Sheet | |
| Licensure | |
| Licensure State Directories | |
| Licensure Fact Sheet | |
| Mail-Order Diabetic Supplies | |
| Mail-Order Diabetic Supplies Fact Sheet | |
| Open Door Forums | |
| 09/02/09 - Learn the Rules for Submitting a Bid | |
| 09/16/09 - What You Need to Know Before Submitting Your Bid | |
| Specialty Suppliers (SNF or NF) | |
| Specialty Suppliers (SNF or NF) Fact Sheet | |
| Subcontracting | |
| Subcontracting Fact Sheet | |
| Subcontracting FAQs | |
| As the primary supplier, I understand that I am responsible for submitting claims on behalf of the Medicare beneficiary. Does this mean I cannot use a billing agent? | |
| Can a contract supplier refer a beneficiary to a subcontractor if the contract supplier chooses not to carry certain items within a product category? | |
| Do manufacturers need to be accredited to perform warranty repairs? | |
| May a contract supplier subcontract specifically for the delivery of the item? | |
| Our business currently uses subcontractors to deliver our inventory and instruct the beneficiaries on how to use it. On Form B, we will indicate that we use a subcontractor. I understand that we must submit a letter of intent; however, should we also submit a copy of the existing contract? | |
| Under the supplier standards, may a supplier subcontract out for other services? | |
| What are the requirements regarding subcontracting for inventory under the supplier standards? Does the supplier have to have title to the equipment? | |
| What are the rules regarding referrals from subcontractors? | |
| What services may be subcontracted? Which subcontractors need to be accredited? | |
| Bidding Process | |
| Bidding Forms: Form A and Form B | |
| Form A: The Bid Application | |
| Form A: The Bid Application | |
| Form A: The Bid Application FAQs | |
| Our business will be moving to a different physical address within one month. Do we change the address with the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) before bidding or after? | |
| We understand that when we are completing Form A that we will enter our "Doing Business As" (DBA) name. We have three locations doing business as "123 ABC Medical," and our corporate name is "Equipment is Our Business". We realized that on our 855-S enrollment form that two of our locations have a DBA listed as "123 ABC Medical" and our third location is listed as "ABC 123 Med". Is this going to be a problem when we fill out Form A? Should we submit a change to the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) requesting that our third location’s DBA be updated? | |
| When will a bidder number be provided? Can Form B be modified after it is certified? | |
| Where can I find my bidder number? | |
| Form B: Bidding Form | |
| Form B: Bidding Form | |
| Overview | |
| When will a bidder number be provided? Can Form B be modified after it is certified? | |
| Where can I find my bidder number? | |
| Bidding Information Charts | |
| Bidding Information Charts - Estimated Capacity & Bid Amount Worksheets | |
| Bidding Information Charts FAQs | |
| DBidS: Online Bid Submission System | |
| DBidS Flowchart | |
| DBidS Reference Guide | |
| DBidS Getting Started Checklist | |
| Open Door Forums | |
| 09/22/09 - Financial Documentation Plus Small Supplier Considerations | |
| 10/07/09 - Bid Submission Process | |
| Request for Bids (RFB) Instructions | |
| Request for Bid Instructions | |
| Request for Bids (RFB) Instructions FAQs | |
| Are certain consultants or certain consultant services not appropriate for assisting in bid preparation? | |
| I'm in the process of a selling my business. If I sell my business while the bidding window is open, will this impact my bid? | |
| May bidders use a consultant for the preparation of their bids? | |
| Where do I mail my hardcopy documents? | |
| Required Hardcopy Documents | |
| Financial Documents | |
| Covered Document Review Date | |
| Financial Documents Chart | |
| Financial Instructions | |
| Sample Financial Statements | |
| Financial Documents FAQs | |
| Can I submit the form we completed for the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a substitute for our financial statements? | |
| My business operates on a fiscal accounting period, and I prepare my tax returns for a fiscal year. Should the required financial statements be for a calendar year or for a fiscal year? | |
| My business operates on a fiscal year from November 1 to October 31. Therefore, our tax filing deadline is not until January 15. What financial statements and tax return extract should we submit? | |
| My credit report only shows a percentage; is this acceptable? | |
| My financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting, but my tax return is on the cash basis. Is this acceptable? | |
| Our company changed from operating on a fiscal year to a calendar year. How should we submit our financial statements and tax return extract? | |
| Since we are a new company that opened in 2009, we have not yet filed a tax return. Do you need any documents to substitute for the tax return? | |
| Where can I find my bidder number? | |
| Where do I mail my hardcopy documents? | |
| Education Events | |
| Open Door Forums | |
| 08/19/09 - How to Register to Access the Bidding System | |
| 09/02/09 - Learn the Rules for Submitting a Bid | |
| 09/16/09 - What You Need to Know Before Submitting Your Bid | |
| 09/22/09 - Financial Documentation Plus Small Supplier Considerations | |
| 09/29/09 - How a Bid is Evaluated | |
| 10/07/09 - Bid Submission Process | |
| 10/14/09 - Open Call | |
| 11/04/09 - Open Call | |
| Open Door Forums Calendar | |
| Helpful Links | |
| Jurisdiction D DME MAC - Noridian Administrative Services | |
| Jurisdiction C DME MAC - CIGNA Government Services | |
| DMEPOS Competitive Bidding on CMS Website | |
| Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (DME PDAC) | |
| Jurisdiction A DME MAC - National Heritage Insurance Company | |
| Jurisdiction B DME MAC - National Government Services | |
| National Supplier Clearinghouse Website | |
| Information for Contract Suppliers | |
| Contract Supplier Forms | |
| Contract Supplier Location Update Form | |
| Form C | |
| Payment Policies | |
| Payment Policies | |
| Capped Rental | |
| Are competitively bid capped rental items subject to the payment reduction after the 3rd month rental? | |
| If a beneficiary has been renting a competitively bid durable medical equipment (DME) item from a supplier that does not become a contract supplier and chooses to switch to a contract supplier at the start of a competitive bidding program, what month should the new contract supplier start billing? When can the noncontract supplier pick up its equipment? | |
| Grandfathering Process for Rented Items Fact Sheet | |
| Enteral Nutrition | |
| Enteral Nutrition Fact Sheet | |
| Grandfathering Capped Rental Items | |
| Grandfathering Process for Rented Items Fact Sheet | |
| Grandfathering Oxygen Equipment and Supplies | |
| 11/17/2009 - Grandfathering Oxygen Modality MLN Article | |
| Grandfathering for Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment Fact Sheet | |
| Grandfathering Oxygen Equipment and Supplies FAQs | |
| Can a supplier choose to grandfather certain beneficiaries and not others? | |
| Can a supplier of oxygen and oxygen equipment choose to grandfather stationary oxygen and oxygen equipment and not portable oxygen equipment? | |
| If a noncontract supplier chooses to become a grandfathered supplier for oxygen and oxygen equipment, will that supplier be permitted to bill for oxygen contents furnished after the 36-month rental cap period or will the patient have to obtain oxygen contents from a contract supplier? | |
| What will contract suppliers be paid when they furnish oxygen and oxygen equipment or capped rental durable medical equipment (DME) to a beneficiary who transitions to them from a noncontract supplier in the middle of the 36-month or 13-month rental payment period? | |
| Mail-Order Diabetic Supplies | |
| Mail-Order Diabetic Supplies Fact Sheet | |
| Payment Policies FAQs | |
| As the primary supplier, I understand that I am responsible for submitting claims on behalf of the Medicare beneficiary. Does this mean I cannot use a billing agent? | |
| Can a supplier choose to grandfather certain beneficiaries and not others? | |
| Can a supplier of oxygen and oxygen equipment choose to grandfather stationary oxygen and oxygen equipment and not portable oxygen equipment? | |
| Following the 5-year or 60-month reasonable useful lifetime for oxygen equipment, the beneficiary can elect to obtain replacement oxygen equipment, which triggers the start of a new 36-month rental payment period. Following the 60th month, will the noncontract supplier be permitted to provide the replacement oxygen equipment, or will the beneficiary need to obtain it from a contract supplier for oxygen and oxygen equipment for the competitive bidding area (CBA)? | |
| If a noncontract supplier chooses to become a grandfathered supplier for oxygen and oxygen equipment, will that supplier be permitted to bill for oxygen contents furnished after the 36-month rental cap period or will the patient have to obtain oxygen contents from a contract supplier? | |
| What will contract suppliers be paid when they furnish oxygen and oxygen equipment or capped rental durable medical equipment (DME) to a beneficiary who transitions to them from a noncontract supplier in the middle of the 36-month or 13-month rental payment period? | |
| Who is responsible for repair and maintenance once an item is furnished? | |
| Prescription for a Specific Item or Modality | |
| Prescription for Specific Brand or Mode of Delivery Fact Sheet | |