The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to announce the newly established Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) website. CMS has contracted with Palmetto GBA, the CBIC, to conduct certain functions relating to the administration of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program. These functions include: preparing the request for bids (RFB), performing bid evaluations, and ensuring that suppliers meet all applicable financial and quality standards. In addition, Palmetto GBA will support CMS efforts to conduct an education program for beneficiaries, suppliers and referral agents. Palmetto GBA also assists CMS and its contractors in monitoring the program's effectiveness, access and quality. This website will contain important and up-to-date information on the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program. Please follow this link to gain access to the CBIC Web site: www.dmecompetitivebid.com

NOTICE TO ALL SUPPLIERS INTERESTED IN COMPETITIVE BIDDING

To ensure the safety and security of all suppliers interested in participating in the Competitive Bidding Program, all suppliers will have to be authenticated before you will be able to submit a bid. It is imperative that all information that you have provided to the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) is up-to-date for successful authentication to occur. If you have not updated your NSC information, or if you are unsure if the information is correct, please contact the NSC.