CMS Issues Round Two Accreditation Deadlines

BALTIMORE–In a short notice issued Friday afternoon, CMS
released accreditation deadlines for suppliers who want to take
part in round two of competitive bidding.

In order to participate in round two, suppliers must meet
quality standards and be accredited by a CMS-approved deemed
accreditation organization, the notice said. Those suppliers should
take note of two key deadlines, according to the notice:

–Suppliers must be accredited or have applied for accreditation
by May 14, 2008, to submit a bid for the second round of
competitive bidding. CMS cannot accept a bid from any supplier that
is not accredited or that has not applied for accreditation by May
14, 2008.

–Suppliers will need to be accredited to be awarded a contract.
The accreditation deadline for the second round of competitive
bidding is Oct. 31, 2008. Suppliers must be accredited before this
date to be awarded a contract. Suppliers should apply for
accreditation immediately to allow adequate time to process their
applications.

View the list of the CMS-approved accreditation
organizations.

View more information about the competitive bidding
program.