On Jan. 1, 2026, several significant changes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took effect for suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS). A key change is the extension of the “36-month rule” to DMEPOS suppliers. This rule, which has long applied to home health agencies and more recently, hospices, can prevent the transfer or use of Medicare billing privileges by a buyer if the business was initially enrolled or sold within the prior 36 months. Other changes will affect supplier accreditation, ownership transfers, competitive bidding and oversight.
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Source: https://www.mcguirewoods.com/client-resources/alerts/2026/2/new-cms-rules-are-reshaping-dmepos-deals/