The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 was enacted on July 15, 2008. This new law has delayed the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program. As a result of this delay, the special accreditation deadlines previously established for the second round of the program have been cancelled. Specifically, prior to enactment of this new law, suppliers must have been accredited or have applied for accreditation by July 21, 2008, to be eligible to submit a bid for the second round of competitive bidding and must have obtained accreditation by January 14, 2009, to be eligible for a second round contract. Both of these deadlines have been cancelled and no longer apply.

However, please note accreditation is still required. All DMEPOS suppliers need to be accredited on or before September 30, 2009.

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