Round 2 of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program will start on July 1, 2013. The program will apply to those with original Medicare and include an additional 91 areas across the country. This program changes the amount Medicare pays suppliers for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies and makes changes to who can supply these items.
CMS is also conducting a national mail-order competition for diabetic testing supplies at the same time as the Round 2 competition. The national mail-order competition includes all parts of the United States, including the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. The national mail-order competition will also become effective on July 1, 2013.
As a provider, physician, treating practitioner, discharge planner, social worker, or pharmacist who refers Medicare beneficiaries for DMEPOS items, we want you to have firsthand knowledge of The Program. Please review the attached materials that contain important information about the program.
- Cover Letter
- Program Backgrounder
- Quick Reference Article
- Partner FAQ
- DMEPOS Webinar Schedule
Our aim is to make your organization aware of this upcoming change to facilitate your efforts in referring your Medicare patients to a DMEPOS supplier. For additional information on the Medicare Round 2 DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program, please visit our website atwww.cms.gov/DMEPOSCompetitiveBid/. You may also find specific information for referral agents by clicking on the “Referral Providers” tab on our Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) website atwww.dmecompetitivebid.com.
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