Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Special Open Door Forum:
Medicare DMEPOS
(Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies)
Competitive Bidding Program Bidders’ Conference:
Learn the Rules for Submitting a Bid
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Conference Call Only
Please join us for the second in a series of eight Special Open Door Forum (ODF) bidders’ conferences for the Round 1 Rebid of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program. At this Special ODF, we will provide an overview of the competitive bidding areas (CBAs), product categories, and important rules to remember when submitting your bid(s). In addition, we will discuss eligibility requirements such as supplier standards, subcontracting, licensure, bonding, and accreditation. We will also provide an overview of special rules for physicians and treating practitioners, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals.
Reminder: Registration for user IDs and passwords is open. It is important for suppliers to register early to avoid delays in accessing the online bidding system when bidding opens.
Background:
On August 3, 2009, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the bidding timeline for the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program and initiated a comprehensive bidder education campaign. CMS’ Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) is the focal point for bidder education. Please review the CBIC website for important information, including bidding rules, user guides, frequently asked questions, policy fact sheets, checklists, and bidding information charts. The CBIC toll-free help desk, 1‑877‑577‑5331, is open to help bidders with all of their questions and concerns. All suppliers interested in bidding are urged to sign up for e-mail updates on the home page of the CBIC website.
We look forward to your participation.
Special Open Door Participation Instructions:
Dial: 1-800-837-1935 and Reference Conference ID: 23044340
Note: TTY communications relay services are available for the hearing impaired. For TTY services, dial 7-1-1 or 1-800-855-2880. A relay communications assistant will help.
An audio recording of this Special ODF will be posted to the Special Open Door Forum website hosted by CMS and will be accessible for downloading beginning Friday, September 11, 2009.
For Open Door Forum schedule updates, e-mailing list subscriptions, and to view frequently asked questions, please visit the CMS website.
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