DMEPOS Accreditation Organizations
Announcement
CMS is now accepting applications and reapplications for approval as a DMEPOS Accreditation Organization under 42 CFR 424.58. The application period opens March 2, 2026, and closes May 1, 2026. Eligible organizations seeking initial approval or reapproval as a CMS-approved DMEPOS accreditation organization must submit complete applications to CMS no later than 5 p.m. EST on May 1, 2026. Applications received after the application deadline will not be considered.
The application and reapplication procedures and requirements are set forth under 424.58(c) and (d). Applications must be submitted by email to: DMEAccreditation@cms.hhs.gov. Refer to the Application Instructions and Requirements Checklist (PDF) for additional guidance on how to apply for CMS approval.
DMEPOS suppliers are required to be accredited by a CMS-approved DMEPOS accreditation organization to enroll in and bill Medicare. The purpose of accreditation is to ensure DMEPOS suppliers meet the CMS DMEPOS Quality Standards and are in compliance with Medicare program requirements.
The DMEPOS accreditation requirements are established under Section 1834(a)(20) of the Social Security Act:
- Section 1834(a)(20)(A) requires the Secretary to establish and implement quality standards for the suppliers of the items and services described in section 1834(a)(20)(D) of the Act to be applied by recognized independent accrediting organizations.
- Section 1834(a)(20)(B) requires the Secretary to designate and approve one or more independent AOs for purposes of applying the quality standards referenced in section 1834(a)(20)(A) of the Act.
- Section 1834(a)(20)(F)(i) requires (and with certain exceptions) the Secretary to mandate that suppliers of the items and services described in section 1834(a)(20)(D) of the Act submit to the Secretary evidence of accreditation by an AO designated under section 1834(a)(20)(B) of the Act.
In order to be approved and maintain approval as a DMEPOS accreditation organization under 42 CFR 424.58, DMEPOS accreditation organizations must apply and demonstrate reasonable assurance that:
- The organization’s DMEPOS accreditation program requirements meet or exceed Medicare program requirements.
- DMEPOS suppliers that the organization accredits accrediting organization accredits meet or exceed Medicare program requirements.
- The DMEPOS accrediting organization is compliant with all provisions under 42 CFR 424.58.
Suppliers and providers seeking accreditation or additional information about the CMS-approved DMEPOS accreditation organizations and their accreditation programs should contact the accreditation organizations directly. The list of current CMS-approved DMEPOS accreditation organizations and their contact information is available in the section below.
Downloads
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DMEPOS Accreditation Organizations (PDF) -
DMEPOS Quality Standards (PDF) -
MLN905710 - DMEPOS Accreditation (PDF) -
DMEPOS Accreditation Guidance (PDF)
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03/04/2026 02:21 PM