DMEPOS

Product

Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026

Timeline

Aug 27, 2026
Initial Expiration

CMS will evaluate whether to lift the moratorium or extend it for another six months.
Feb 27, 2026
Moratorium Effective Date

Nationwide freeze on new DMEPOS enrollments officially begins.
Oct 31, 2025
Data Review Period Ends

CMS concludes a review showing a 17% spike in DMEPOS enrollment and claims activity.
Feb 1, 2025
OIG Fraud Report

HHS OIG highlights billions in potentially improper Medicare payments to DME suppliers.

Stories mentioning DMEPOS 1

CMS Imposes Unprecedented Nationwide Moratorium on New DMEPOS Enrollments

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has implemented a six-month nationwide freeze on new Medicare enrollments for seven categories of medical supply companies. Effective February 27, 2026, this aggressive regulatory action aims to curb systemic fraud and improper payments within the DMEPOS sector.

Mar 6, 2026 2 sources