Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026
Enforcement Begins
Mandatory NPI and attestation requirements take full effect for Medicare reimbursement eligibility.
Attestation Deadline
Final date for hospitals to submit initial provider-based attestations for existing off-campus sites.
Initial Expiration
The first six-month period ends, pending potential CMS extension.
Moratorium Effective Date
Nationwide freeze on new DMEPOS enrollments officially begins.
Legislation Enacted
President signs the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, ending the voluntary attestation era.
Data Review Period Ends
CMS concludes a multi-year review of high-risk enrollment and claims data.
OIG Fraud Warning
HHS OIG highlights over a decade of concerns regarding DME supplier fraud.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has enacted a six-month nationwide freeze on new Medicare enrollments for seven categories of medical supply companies. This aggressive regulatory action, effective February 27, 2026, aims to curb systemic fraud and improper billing within the DMEPOS sector.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 mandates that all off-campus hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) obtain unique National Provider Identifiers and submit formal compliance attestations. Hospitals must meet these new transparency requirements by January 1, 2028, to maintain eligibility for Medicare payments under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System.