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CMS Announces Registration and Bid Window Dates for Round 2028 of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program

Published in Government Relations on October 08, 2026

Yesterday, CMS announced the Round 2028 bidding details with registration opening December 1, 2026, and the bid window opening January 5, 2027. The new Round 2028 timeline is as follows: 

December 1, 2026: Bidding registration for Round 2028 opens 

  • January 5, 2027: Bid window opens 
  • February 1, 2027: Bidding registration for Round 2028 closes 
  • February 8, 2027: Covered Document Review Date 
  • March 10, 2027: Bid window closes 

Per CMS, the revised bid window will give bidders additional time to prepare. 

Round 2028 Bid Preparation Resources 

Review the CBIC website for updated and new fact sheets, new FAQs and the revised timeline. CMS encourages bidders to review all these materials so they have the guidance needed to submit complete bids by the close of the bid window. 

Bidders can also contact the CBIC Customer Service Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time for assistance. 

New Fact Sheets: 

Updated Fact Sheets: 

New FAQs: 

Surety Bond Assistance 

Remember that a bid surety bond is required as part of the bidding process. VGM Insurance is available to assist suppliers with their Medicare and Medicaid surety bond needs. Get In Touch or complete an application here. 

Questions? 

Additional resources, including the Final Rule, CMS Fact Sheet, and ongoing updates, can be found on: 

For questions regarding the CMS Competitive Bidding Program, contact: melanie.ewald@vgm.com.  

Don't wait until bid submission opens. If you are considering participating in Round 2028, now is the time to begin preparing. 

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