Time is Running Out
for Authorized Officials to Register for DMEPOS Competitive Bidding
The target deadline for Authorized Officials (AOs) to register for the Round 1 Rebid of the Medicare DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies) Competitive Bidding Program was September 14, 2009. All suppliers interested in bidding must designate one AO from those listed on the CMS-855S enrollment form to act as their AO for registration purposes. If you are a supplier interested in bidding and your designated AO has not yet registered, he or she should register now. Suppliers whose AOs do not register will not be able to bid when bidding opens. AOs who do not register now may not have time to designate other employees to assist with bidding.
Remember, the AO must be listed on the CMS-855S enrollment form. Once the AO registers, then the AO’s user ID and password will be sent by mail and should be delivered within 10 days after successful registration. After an AO successfully registers, the AO may designate other employees to serve as Backup Authorized Officials (BAOs) and/or End Users (EUs). BAOs and EUs must also register in order to be able to use the online bidding system. The legal name, date of birth, and Social Security number (SSN) of the AO and BAOs must match exactly with what is on file with the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) in order to register successfully. Legal names, dates of birth, and SSNs of all users must match what is on file with the Social Security Administration.
We recommend that BAOs register no later than October 9, 2009, so that they will be able to assist AOs with approving EU registration. Registration will close on November 4, 2009, at 9:00 p.m. EST – no AOs, BAOs, or EUs can register after registration closes.
To register, go to the Registration section of this website. Please review the IACS Reference Guide located in the Registration section for step-by-step instructions on how to register. This website also has the following useful tools: a registration checklist, Quick Step guides, and frequently asked questions. All suppliers interested in bidding are urged to sign up for E-Mail Updates on the home page of this website. If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) Customer Service Center at 1-877-577-5331.