{"id":21650,"date":"2026-01-20T09:15:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/blog\/?p=21650"},"modified":"2026-02-13T12:24:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T18:24:22","slug":"2028-dmepos-competitive-bidding-program-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/blog\/2028-dmepos-competitive-bidding-program-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"2028 DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big news for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers \u2014 the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program is opening up for the 2028 round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This round of the Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) will include a more streamlined submission process, more strict supplier accreditation guidelines, and a $50,000 bid bond requirement. Learn all about the bidding program categories, timeline, and document requirements below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>We\u2019ll continuously update this article as the CMS releases new information. Bookmark or save this link for future reference!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What DMEPOS Products Will Be Included in the 2028 CBP Round?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the 2028 DMEPOS competitive bidding round will include 7 bidding categories:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Class II Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and Insulin Pumps<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Urological Supplies<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ostomy Supplies<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydrophilic Urinary Catheters<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Off-The-Shelf (OTS) Back Braces<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>OTS Knee Braces<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>OTS Upper Extremity Braces<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the first time in history that urological and ostomy supplies are being included in the competitive bidding process for Medicare reimbursement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each product category will have a different number of contract suppliers calculated using 2025\/2026 claims data. However, the CMS has estimated the following number of contract suppliers per category:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CGMs and Insulin Pumps:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ~10 suppliers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Urological and Ostomy Supplies:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ~8 suppliers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydrophilic Urinary Catheters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ~8 suppliers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OTS Knee and Upper Extremity Braces:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ~6 suppliers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OTS Back Braces:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ~4 suppliers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exact numbers will be announced in early 2026. See the section below for more details on the registration timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Does Bidder Registration Start?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CMS has not yet announced exact dates for when registration opens or when DMEPOS supplier bids are due. However, there is a loose timeline of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/newsroom\/fact-sheets\/durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-supplies-competitive-bidding-program-updates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">target dates provided by the CMS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the 2026\u20132028 DMEPOS supplier bidding cycle:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Late Spring\/Early Summer 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bidder education program and announcements for lead items and number of contracts to be awarded per category<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Late Summer\/Early Fall 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bidder registration and bid window open<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Late Summer\/Early Fall 2027: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contracts to be awarded and single payment amount (SPA) announcements\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Winter 2027: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single payment amounts and contracts go into effect\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By January 1, 2028 or sooner, the 6-month transition period to new contract suppliers will begin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surety Bond Requirement for DMEPOS Suppliers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All DMEPOS suppliers submitting a bid must file a $50,000 bid bond. If you\u2019re submitting for multiple competitive bidding areas (CBAs), you\u2019ll need a unique bond for each CBA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s a bid bond? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s essentially a financial guarantee that bidders will fulfill the contract at the bidded price and terms. This prevents frivolous or dishonest bidding and project incompletion. These types of bonds are most commonly used in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/contract\/federal-contract-bonds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bids for federal construction contracts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21651\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21651\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Definitions-Construction-Bond-Types-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"a bid bond is a form of financial security to ensure contract bidders will complete on obligation according to bid terms\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Definitions-Construction-Bond-Types-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Definitions-Construction-Bond-Types-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Definitions-Construction-Bond-Types-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Definitions-Construction-Bond-Types-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Definitions-Construction-Bond-Types.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bid Bond Defined<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Does the $50,000 Bond Cost?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program surety bond cost for DMEPOS suppliers with good credit typically starts at $475. However, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/edu\/what-is-surety-underwriting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surety underwriters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will review your credit score and financials to determine personalized pricing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an online agency, SuretyBonds.com works with the top surety providers to match applicants with the best pricing for their $50,000 bond. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/license-permit\/dmepos-competitive-bidding-program-bonds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for your DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program bond now<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What If There\u2019s an Error on My DMEPOS Bid Bond?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The information on your surety bond must be accurate and match the information on your bid application. If the CMS determines there are any issues with your bond, you have 10 business days to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/edu\/bond-riders\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">submit a bond rider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a form that you\u2019ll attach to your original bond, correcting the deficiencies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you purchased your DMEPOS supplier accreditation bond from SuretyBonds.com, just call 1 (800) 308-4358 to request your bond rider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier Financial Document Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the $50,000 bond, <\/span><b>you\u2019ll also need to submit a business credit report <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with your DMEPOS contract supplier bid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have not been in business long enough to have a credit score or rating, you must provide a personal credit report for your Authorized Official or Delegated Official listed in the Medicare PECOS system instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare\/payment\/fee-schedules\/dmepos-competitive-bidding\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, &amp; Supplies Competitive Bidding Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a program that assists Medicare in setting reasonable payment rates for DMEPOS items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This program aims to benefit taxpayers and beneficiaries and limit abuse in the Medicare program by ensuring beneficiaries have access to quality and affordable DMEPOS items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s a DMEPOS Competitive Bid?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CMS defines a DMEPOS competitive bid as, \u201can offer to furnish an item or items for a particular price and time period that includes, where appropriate, any services that are directly related to the furnishing of the item or items.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do I Submit My DMEPOS Bid?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This round, the CMS is streamlining the bidding and documentation upload process through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dmecompetitivebid.com\/cbic\/cbicr2021.nsf\/DocsCat\/New%20System%20to%20Apply%20for%20a%20Connexion%20User%20ID\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connexian portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll submit all bids and supporting documents through this system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll update this page with the portal link once it is live.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue Reading<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/license-permit\/dmepos-bonds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DMEPOS (Medicare) Bond Guide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/license-permit\/medicaid-bonds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid Provider Bond Guide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big news for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers \u2014 the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program is opening up for the 2028 round.\u00a0 This round of the Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) 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