08/27/2026

CMS Ends Moratorium on New DMEPOS Enrollments

AAHomecare Alert, Published 8/27/2026

Today, August 27, 2026, CMS announced the end of its six-month temporary moratorium on new DMEPOS enrollments, aimed at preventing criminal actors from posing as legitimate suppliers to defraud Medicare.

The announcement from CMS included a note to suppliers planning to bid in Round 2028 of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program recommending they complete enrollment applications as soon as possible to allow Medicare Enrollment Contractors the maximum time to process your application before the bid window opens.

The National Provider Enrollment (NPE) Contractors are accepting initial enrollment applications from DEMPOS suppliers. CMS said delays in submitting applications may result in your application not being processed in time for the DMEPOS CBP Round 2028 bidding window. They also recommend suppliers ensure that all required documentation is complete and accurate to avoid processing delays.

Industry Reaction

AAHomecare and the DMEPOS community fully supported the Administration's goal of rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare program. The OIG's recent white paper on DME fraud confirms what our members have said for years - criminals exploit weak enrollment screening and manipulated physician orders, not the legitimate suppliers who deliver wheelchairs, oxygen, and other essential equipment and supplies to millions of Americans every day.

"We appreciate CMS' decision to let this moratorium run its course rather than extend it further," said Tom Ryan, AAHomecare president and CEO. "We raised this issue directly with Dr. Oz, Kim Brandt, and the White House, so it's good to see that translate into action. But let’s be clear; the industry isn’t looking for less scrutiny of fraud, waste, and abuse. Technology-driven safeguards, like the electronic verification of physician orders the OIG recommended in its recent white paper, along with tools our industry has already invested in, like ePrescribing, are the kind of protections that keep bad actors out without punishing legitimate suppliers. With the moratorium lifted, established suppliers can move forward as they prepare for the next round of competitive bidding under the new remote item delivery requirements. We'll keep working with CMS to build on this progress with smarter, technology-based solutions rather than broad enrollment freezes."