The Board of Certification/Accreditation will now provide full accreditation services in 46 states effective Jan. 9, 2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

OWINGS MILLS, Maryland—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has reinstated the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) as an approved accrediting organization (AO) for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) until further notice.

The reinstatement, effective Jan. 9, 2026, follows legal action taken by BOC in response to CMS’s termination of BOC’s approved AO status on Dec. 2, 2025. On Dec. 16, 2025, BOC filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services in the U.S. District Court, District of Maryland.

At a hearing held Jan. 9, 2026, the court granted BOC’s motion for a temporary restraining order against CMS. As a result of the court’s ruling, BOC is again authorized as a CMS-approved DMEPOS accreditation organization, and CMS has confirmed this status remains in effect until further notice.

What this means for BOC-accredited facilities:

  • Effective January 9, 2026, BOC can continue operations and is authorized to provide full accreditation- and reaccreditation-related services in 46 states.
  • Effective January 9, 2026, BOC is authorized to accept new DMEPOS applications in 46 states.
  • Restrictions announced in May 2025 continue to be in place for reaccreditation and new accreditation of suppliers in California, Florida, New York and Texas.
  • Suppliers with questions should contact BOC Compliance at compliance@bocusa.org for individualized support and guidance to limit potential gaps in accreditation. 

The BOC said this matter is not related to and does not impact BOC’s certification programs. All BOC certification programs remain relevant and valid for the thousands of providers holding BOC credentials.


“We will continue to keep our customers informed and are grateful for their ongoing trust,” said Judi L. Knott, president and CEO of BOC. “Our commitment to quality and to the professionals and businesses we serve remains steadfast, and we look forward to assisting with businesses’ accreditation needs.”

For more information about BOC, visit bocusa.org.