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| TODAY IS TARGET DMEPOS COMPETITIVE BIDDING REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR BACKUP AUTHORIZED OFFICIALS (200910-10) We would like to remind all suppliers that the target deadline for Backup Authorized Official (BAO) registration is TODAY. If you are interested in participating in the Round 1 Rebid of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program and have registered an Authorized Official (AO) but not a BAO, we strongly recommend that a BAO register TODAY. It is important to do it now so that the BAO will be able to assist the AO with approving End User (EU) registration. The establishment of a BAO is encouraged, if your company has someone that can occupy the BAO role, to avoid any disruption in the bidding process once the 60-day bid window opens. The individual in the BAO role can assume the AO role if for some reason the AO can no longer fulfill his or her bidding responsibilities. If there is no BAO for a company and the AO leaves the company, all end users associated with the company will lose access to the bidding system. The deadline has now passed for AO registration. If the AO for your company has not already registered in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Individuals Authorized Access to the CMS Computer Services (IACS) system, we cannot guarantee that he or she will be able to complete the registration process before the registration window closes on November 4, 2009 at 9 p.m. EST. This is especially a concern if the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) record for your company is not current and accurate. AOs should register now to allow BAOs and EUs time to register. In addition, suppliers whose AOs do not register now run the risk of experiencing delays in accessing the on-line bidding system to get a bidder number and thereby missing the opportunity to submit financial documents by the Covered Document Review Date (CDRD). As a result, we encourage you to register now at http://www.dmecompetitivebid.com Remember, the AO and BAO must be listed on the CMS-855S enrollment form as an AO. Once the AO registers, then the AO s user ID and password will be sent by mail and should be delivered within 10 days after successful registration. After an AO receives his or her user ID and password, the AO may designate other employees to serve as BAOs and/or EUs. BAOs and EUs must also register in order to be able to use the on-line bidding system. The legal name, date of birth, and Social Security number (SSN) of the AO and BAOs must match exactly with what is on file with the NSC in order to register successfully. Legal names, dates of birth, and SSNs of all users must also match what is on file with the Social Security Administration. Registration will close on November 4, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. EST – no AOs, BAOs, or EUs can register after registration closes. Suppliers that do not register cannot bid. To register, go to the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) website at http://www.dmecompetitivebid.com. Please review the IACS Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions on registration. The CBIC web site also has the following useful tools: a registration checklist; Quick Step guides; and frequently asked questions. All suppliers interested in bidding are urged to sign up for E-mail Updates on the home page of the CBIC website. If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact the CBIC Customer Service Center at 1-877-577-5331. For information about the competitive bidding areas and product categories included in the Round 1 Rebid, as well as bidder education materials, please visit the CBIC website at http://www.dmecompetitivebid.com. ----------------------------------------------------Flu Season is upon us! CMS encourages providers to begin taking advantage of each office visit to encourage your patients with Medicare to get seasonal flu shots. Flu shots are their best defense against combating flu this season. And don t forget—health care workers also need to protect themselves. Medicare provides coverage of the flu vaccine without any out-of-pocket costs to the Medicare patient as a part B benefit. No deductible or copayment/coinsurance applies. Note that influenza vaccine is NOT a Part D covered Drug. For more information about Medicare s coverage of the seasonal influenza vaccine and its administration, as well as related educational resources for health care professionals, please go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/35_PreventiveServices.asp on the CMS website. For information on Medicare policies related to H1N1 influenza, please go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/H1N1/ on the CMS website.----------------------------------------------------------------Note: If you have problems accessing any hyperlink in this message, please copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser. |
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