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Update from the Board of Certification/Accreditation

Published in Government Relations on December 19, 2025

Yesterday, the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) issued a clarification regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid’s (CMS) recent announcement about withdrawing BOC Accreditation. Here are the key updates: 

  • BOC certifications are not affected. Your Certified Mastectomy Fitter (CMF) or Certified Orthotic Fitter (COF) credential remains valid and fully recognized. 
  • Certifications continue to be accepted by CMS, private payors, and state regulatory bodies. 
  • Accreditation status: 
    • If your business was accredited by BOC prior to Dec. 2, 2025, that accreditation remains valid for three years from your accreditation date. 
    • Before your current accreditation expires, you will need to secure a new accrediting organization for your business. 
    • Contact CMS directly at dmeaccreditation@cms.hhs.gov for guidance if you are a current BOC customer in the renewal process or your accreditation is expiring in the near future.

For any additional questions or clarification, please contact BOC directly. 

The message below was sent out yesterday to BOC customers as clarification to the announcement of CMS withdrawing BOC accreditation. 

BOC Certificaiton

Valued BOC Certificant, 

You have likely read that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) notified BOC of its decision to immediately withdraw BOC’s status as a ‘deemed’ accrediting organization (AO) effective December 2, 2025. 

We are reaching out to clarify that this decision is related only to facility accreditation and has no impact on your BOC certification or credentials. For reference, accreditation applies to facilities and certification applies to individuals. 

We regret that CMS’ release of information about their decision may have caused any concerns or confusion for our certificants. We are in the process of appealing the decision and taking actions as advised by our attorneys to defend our status as an accrediting organization. You can read our full statement on the matter here. 

BOC certifications remain valid and fully recognized by CMS, private payors, and other state regulatory bodies. 

If you have any specific questions, please reach out to us at 410-581-6222.

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